What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist position at Chase Corporation?

Seeking experienced chemist to conduct analytical testing and bench chemistry to aid product development.

· Full time, in-person, laboratory position

· Daily interaction with multiple functional areas (Quality, Operations, Research)

· Contribute technical expertise to solving internal and external customer problems

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Additional Responsibilities as Assigned)

Prepare test samples and conduct physical, chemical, and electrical tests on existing and new products in accordance with supplied specifications

· Calibration, operation, maintenance of analytical instrumentation: FTIR, TGA, DSC, TMA, GC/MS, GPC

· Analysis of raw materials and finished products

· Maintain inventory of critical lab consumables and critical spare parts to support operation of analytical instrumentation.

· Develop robust test methods for analysis of raw materials and finished goods.

· Training technicians in established analytical methods

Education

· BS or MS degree in chemistry, polymer science or a related field with three or more years of laboratory experience

· High school diploma or equivalent acceptable with 10 years laboratory experience

Knowledge and Experience

· Successful candidate should have demonstrated experience with the following instruments / techniques: FTIR, TGA, DSC, TMA, GC/MS, GPC, HPLC.
· Experience in set up, calibration, maintenance, methods development / optimization, interpretation and reporting of results required.
· Excellent communication skills required. Ability to organize and present scientific data to technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong organizational skills with ability to execute multiple parallel projects

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

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