QC Chemist I/II

Mead, CO

Full Time

Analytical

Entry Level

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Boulder Scientific Company (BSC) is headquartered in Mead, CO, and is a premier provider of organometallic compounds and other specialty chemicals used in a wide range of applications. BSC is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of metallocene catalysts and co-catalysts that are primarily used to produce metallocene polyethylene, polypropylene and elastomers,but also supplies products into Electronics, Pharmaceutical and Defense applications.BSC operates two sites in Northern Colorado, which include: a main production facility in Mead and a second facility in Longmont. BSC has continuously grown the sales of its products to existing and new customers and expects to continue on a high growth trajectory.

Pay for this role is $27.00-31.00 hourly, depending on experience. BSC offers medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and 401(k) with matching. See more about our offerings on ourOpportunities (https://www.bouldersci.com/opportunities/) page.

Boulder Scientific Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

We are seeking a QC Chemist I/II. This position will conduct quality control analysis on substances to support our Production, Pilot Plant, and R&D groups utilizing quantitative and qualitative analysis. The QC Chemist I/II will utilize appropriate analytical methodologies and instrumentation to perform all duties.

This is an hourly, 12-hour shift position. The QC Chemist I/II schedule is a day shift with a start time of 6:30am to 6:30pm. This position has the potential to transition into a night shift, from 6:30pm to 6:30am after a sufficient training period. All night shift hours pay a shift differential. The weekly rotation is:

Week 1: 36 hours worked on Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Week 2: 48 hours (includes 8 hours of overtime pay) worked on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and

Saturday

**Job Responsibilities (QC Chemist I)**

Performs analytical tests with the guidance of an experienced or Lead Chemist

Focuses on final testing, but also performs in-process testing with guidance within 3 months of start

Follows work instructions and test methods for product testing under supervision

Consults batch records and developmental test methods for pilot plant testing

Prepares laboratory standards and reagents

Performs analyses safely and participates in safety improvements

Performs instrument validations and maintenance with supervision

**Additional Job Responsibilities (QC Chemist II)**

All duties of QC Chemist I in addition to below

Independently perform work instructions and test methods

Validates laboratory standards and reagents

Performs instrument validations and maintenance with minimal to no supervision

Peer review results when needed

Troubleshoot methods and participate in method development under guidance of Lead Chemist

Identifies safety and quality improvements

**Qualifications**

QC Chemist I: Bachelor's degree in Science with zero to three years of industrial experience

QC Chemist II: Bachelor's degree in Science with two to five years of industrial experience

**Experience**

Basic wet chemistry experience

Experience running experiments in safe manner with proper PPE

Experience reviewing data

Experience working in controlled environments and glove boxes preferred

Quality control experience preferred

**Working Conditions**

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee will be required to wear appropriate PPE at all times.