Company Overview

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions. Key industries served include household products, coatings & adhesives, energy & electronics, healthcare, food & beverages, agriculture, transportation, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control and safety.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for operating many kinds of equipment and instrumentation, setting up apparatus for chemical reactions, prepare compounds, monitor commercial production, test for raw material and product quality, and collect and analyze samples. They conduct a variety of laboratory procedures, from routine process control to complex research projects.

Role Specific Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Monitors product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications
• Sets up and conducts chemical experiments, tests, and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques, and wet chemistry methods
• Conducts chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, and liquids
• Compiles and interpret results of tests and analyses
• Provides technical support and assistance to chemists, engineers and operations Collaborates with Engineering and Quality teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production problems
• Prepares chemical solutions for products and processes following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas
• Maintains and cleans laboratory instruments and equipment
• Orders and inventory materials in order to maintain supplies
• Develops and conducts programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, and products
• Investigates or participate in teams to help Resolve minor quality problems at the Zeeland facility
• Maintains cleanliness through good housekeeping practices
• Performs other duties as assigned

Compliance:

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation:

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem-solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Qualifications/Desired Skills:

Education and Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Chemistry (or equivalent)

Experience:

2-3 years of related industrial or related laboratory experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to sit, stand and move around the facility
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs
• Must have the willingness to work a non-standard shift
• Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
  • credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
  • outcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
  • driven: passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
  • empowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standards

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.

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