Sr Analytical Chemist

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate, modify, and develop laboratory methods.
• Leading and initiating projects.
• Identify laboratory problems & develop solutions.
• Oversee the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Identify issues with documented procedures, analyze data for accuracy, and provide recommendations to improve QAQC.
• Draft and modify standard operating procedures.
• Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations.
• Provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field; Master’s Degree in Chemistry preferred.
• 7 years of related experience required.

Education & Experience

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field; Master’s Degree in Chemistry preferred. 7 years of related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc..), Databases, and ERP (Peoplesoft).
• Strong analytical thinking skills & attention to detail.
• Proficient knowledge of quality control standards.
• Strong ability to prioritize, multitask, and troubleshoot problems.

Environmental Conditions, Physical & Lifting Requirements

Environmental Conditions, Physical & Lifting Requirements: Frequently required to use a computer. Occasionally required to use a phone. Rarely required to use hand tools (powered and non-powered) and personnel carriers. Frequently exposed to extreme heat (non-weather). Occasionally exposed wet, humid conditions (non-weather), outdoor weather conditions, and required to wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to, a respirator, hearing protection, foot protection and eyewear. Rarely exposed to vibration, extreme cold (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, and work at heights greater than 4 feet. Moderate noise exposure. Regularly required to hear, feel attributes of objects, grasp, and reach. Frequently required to talk, sit, stand, walk, and perform repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger movement. Occasionally required to push and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Rarely required to drive or climb. Requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and ability to identify and distinguish colors. Frequently required to lift up to 5 pounds. Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds. Rarely required to lift up to 100 pounds.

About the Role

The Senior Analytical Chemist will provide for the needs of the Central & BRRD laboratory related to the use of sound laboratory practices and methodologies to generate reliable analytical results that are used to control processes, provide confidence & environmental compliance.

Qualifications

Qualifications: The Doe Run Company is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to provide for the needs of the Central & BRRD laboratory related to the use of sound laboratory practices and methodologies to generate reliable analytical results that are used to control processes, provide confidence & environmental compliance.

Skills

Skills: The Doe Run Company is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to provide for the needs of the Central & BRRD laboratory related to the use of sound laboratory practices and methodologies to generate reliable analytical results that are used to control processes, provide confidence & environmental compliance.

Benefits

Benefits: Benefits that start day one, including insurance, paid time off, and discount programs.

Pay

Pay: Using innovative mining techniques, Doe Run skillfully taps one of the largest lead deposits in the world. As stewards of the mineral resources in our care, we strive to provide premium services and products to people who share our belief in enhancing the quality of life. You may view our sustainability report located at http://sustainability.doerun.com/.

Schedule

Schedule: The position is located at our Quentin J Schmidt Lab in Viburnum, MO.