Jr. Chemist
Joulé · Nashua, NH · 3 wk ago
AnalystContract
Location: Nashua, NH • Type: Direct Hire
Responsibilities
- Perform physical, chemical, and performance testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products
- Design and execute experiments using structured test plans and scientific methods
- Evaluate new raw materials for performance, cost, availability, and sustainability
- Support manufacturing with startup trials, process improvements, and troubleshooting activities
- Support senior technical staff during customer visits and field evaluations as needed
- Become familiar with regulations and customer requirements affecting formulated products under the guidance of senior technical staff
- Conduct competitive product evaluations and benchmarking studies
- Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks documenting objectives, observations, results, and conclusions
- Compound laboratory batches ranging from 1-liter samples to 5-gallon pilot-scale batches
- Scale formulations from laboratory development through pilot and production trials
- Maintain laboratory equipment, testing instruments, and chemical inventories
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related technical field
- 1-5 years of experience working in a lab setting, preferably in an industrial environment (Co-Ops/Internships count)
- Basic understanding, experience, and comfort working in a lab setting
- Experience working with 1 or more lab testing and analytical instruments (e.g., pH meters, DSC, Infrared Spectrometry, GC, Titration equipment, Viscometers)
- Experience formulating, mixing, and compounding chemical products
- Proficiency using electronic notebooks, formulation databases, and R&D software platforms
- Willingness to learn, trustworthy, and personable
- Ability to communicate effectively and possibly meet with clients at trade shows or on-site meetings
- Good mathematical skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans
- Participation in a 401(k) plan
Schedule
Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm