Paper Applications Chemist I

Responsibilities

• Perform standard and customer specific laboratory testing.
• Troubleshoot customer problems and work in cross functional teams to create solutions.
• Develop new test methods to simulate actual customer processes.
• Work in cross functional teams to improve powder process functions (cycle time, process improvements, product enhancements/modifications).
• Communicate and travel to customer sites.
• Prepare reports as needed for internal and external customers.
• Prepare individual project presentations as well as broad-scope presentations for customers.
• Able to discuss SNF products and processes with customers without disclosing confidential information.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors in Chemistry or equivalent
• Experience: 2 years Laboratory environment
• Preferred: 1 year Laboratory wet bench chemistry environment
• Preferred: 1 year Industrial manufacturing environment
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to work with limited supervision, ability to multi-task, working knowledge of basic chemistry (Analytical and Organic), working knowledge of statistical controls and methods, working knowledge of basic rheological models preferred, polymer applications experience preferred, highly motivated and detail oriented, possess good communication skills, team player and able to work well with individuals and cross functional teams representing all area of the organization, computer proficiency in all MS Office Software applications, ability to travel up to 40%, ability to carry up to 50 pounds