What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Development Chemist for Technical Services Department position at Indulor America, LP?
Technical Service Laboratory Chemist
Indulor America is a leader in the water-based printing ink and coatings markets in North America. Located in Graham, NC, Indulor offers a highly engaging work environment. Currently we are recruiting for a Technical Services Department Laboratory Chemist
Position Summary
The Technical Services Laboratory Chemist will assist and participate in laboratory work processes for our polymer production facility. This position will require “hands on” physical and application testing to support ongoing technical and customer service projects while adhering to all lab and safety procedures.
Job Functions
- Conceptualize, develop, and conduct laboratory projects including technical services, new product development, and production related problem solving.
- Compile data from projects and interpret results to determine the outcome/conclusions.
- Report project work internally and externally according to the requirements for each project. This includes but is not limited to laboratory reports, verbal reports, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Support the development of laboratory test methods.
- Prepare laboratory samples for customer evaluations.
- Maintain laboratory inventory and recordkeeping.
- Perform scheduled laboratory maintenance including cleaning and calibration checks of lab equipment.
- Obtain a prominent level of knowledge of product offerings to assist in fielding technical inquiries from customers.
- Assist with lab tours, presentations, and demonstrations related to internal, customer, or principal meetings.
- Identify root causes of problems and suggest corrective actions.
- Assist in supervising laboratory assistants and monitoring lab work.
Essential Competencies
Solving Problems: This position takes an initiative-taking approach to anticipating and preventing problems. Defines problems, investigates obstacles, gathers relevant information, generates, and analyzes alternate solutions and arrives at an agreeable solution.
Analytical Thinking: Breaks down problems and issues to assess the costs, benefits, and risks of diverse options prior to selecting a particular approach.
Flexibility: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing conditions and demands.
Initiative: Recognizes opportunities
This position reports to the Technical Services Laboraory Manager. This is a full time position that works n Monday- Friday. Indulor America, LP offers an exceptional benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability. A nice vacation and sick time availability and a relaxed dress code.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,832.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $65,832