What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist position at EssilorLuxottica Group?
Requisition I D : 872472
Position : Full-Time
Total Rewards : Benefits / Incentive Information
We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.
With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.
Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. Greasing the wheels behind the scenes, our people in Operations are the backbone of our Company.
GENERAL FUNCTION
Lead role in the kilogram-scale manufacture of specialty chemicals including dyes and dye intermediates for use by both internal and external customers.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Specialty chemical production on kilogram scales
- Chemical apparatus set-up, reactor loading (solvents, raw materials) and unloading
- Chemical process monitoring and control
- Crude product purification (crystallization, chromatography, rotary evaporation, solvent recovery)
- Spectroscopy (ultraviolet, visible, infrared, NMR) and Data Analysis
- Quality control
- Record keeping (Laboratory notebooks, Certificates of Analysis)
- Chemical equipment preventive maintenance and repair (Reactors, Evaporators, Pumps, etc.)
- Reporting (Standard Operating Procedures, Production reports)
- Compliance with safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA) and internal practices
- Regulatory Compliance
- Support both R&D and Manufacturing in safety and environmental compliance
- Support internal and external customers in safety and environmental compliance
- Support corporate ES&H initiatives
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and / or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off / vacation, and various employee discounts.
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.
