Chemist III

What will you do?

• Use knowledge of colloid chemistry, tribology, and testing techniques to formulate metalworking fluids that will meet customer needs and provide solutions to application problems.
• Work independently with minimal guidance from the laboratory manager.
• Act as a mentor to junior development chemists.
• Maintain a clear and orderly record all observations and data.
• Write detailed reports summarizing product development efforts, laboratory testing, and troubleshooting.
• Perform customer requested product analysis and testing to answer questions and address problems at commercial accounts.
• Provide legal and archival documentation for patent applications.
• Comply with safety regulations and lab procedures.
• Provide technical service and knowledge to customers and sales associates based upon the chemist’s current level of expertise. Visit customers when required.
• Provide assistance to Manufacturing to improve the quality and efficiency of the manufacturing process. Assist Manufacturing and the Quality Assurance lab in solving quality and production problems.
• Comply with safety regulations and make recommendations towards the improvement of safety and environmental concerns.
• Follow all ISO quality and environmental standards as provided in the various procedural manuals. Ensure that all laboratory equipment is calibrated and functioning properly.

Education, Experience, Skills & Competencies

• This position requires a Bachelor Degree in Chemistry or equivalent with at least 7 years of experience, a Master’s Degree in Chemistry or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience, or a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry or equivalent with at least 3 years of experience.
• Knowledge of colloid chemistry, surfactants, and tribology is required.
• Experience with the formulation of metalworking fluids and field support of machining and grinding operations is highly desired.
• Understanding of applied statistics and experimental design is not required, but highly desired.
• Must have the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, to work on different projects at the same time, and to think analytically.
• Must have good prioritization and communication skills (oral and writing).
• Ability to write detailed reports and presentations which may be used to inform high-ranking members of the Technical Community.