Analytical Process Chemist

Austin Powder Company is seeking an Analytical Chemist to use their knowledge of chemistry, instrumentation, computers, and statistics to solve problems in almost all areas of chemistry for our Red Diamond location.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Raw Material Testing when needed
• Field Complaints/Reports
• A/QC Functions
• Environmental Support both analytical and system design
• Method Development/Procedures
• Instrumental chemical analysis (FTIR, DSC, HPLC, GC, Colorimetry)
• Lab equipment maintenance
• Participation in R&D projects (i.e., PETN emulsion booster, biodegradable seismic charges, etc.)
• Application design and support for US Nitrogen FTIR fuel emulsifier analysis for Bulk emulsion production
• Analytical equipment troubleshooting
• Evaluation testing of proposed PPE/reactive chemicals
• Management of high explosives in lab environments
• Maintaining of a robust PETN process control and QA/QC system
• Participation in Austin Technical panel/R&D teams
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors in chemistry/will consider experience in lieu of education
• Min 5 years of experience in chemical facilities/labs, including sample preparation.
• Masters degree preferred

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Method Development
• Ability to operate Laboratory Equipment/HPLC/GC/MS/FTIR
• Operate using GMP/GLP practices.
• MS
• Analytical Methods
• Test Methods
• GLP
• FDA
• Analytical Techniques/Test
• Sample Preparation

Work Environment

• Much of the environment will consist of working in a Chemical Lab where you are exposed to a variety of chemicals.
• Some International/Domestic travel.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.

Salary : $65 - $75