Research Analyst

Are you ready to embark on a career where innovation meets excellence? At Jost Chemical Company, we’re on a mission to push the boundaries of chemical manufacturing, delivering high-quality products that make a positive impact on global industries.

If you’re passionate about chemistry, dedicated to precision, and eager to contribute to a company that values both innovation and integrity, explore our exciting job opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of chemical manufacturing at Jost Chemical Company, where your career is more than just a job – it’s a journey of growth and achievement.

Then, this position is right for you!

Founded in 1985, Jost Chemical is a global leader in the manufacture of high purity mineral salts for the nutritional, pharmaceutical and specialty markets. Expansion, growth of capabilities, and investment in people, lab and production equipment have been a part of Jost's company culture for 35 years. To learn more about Jost Chemical please visit www.jostchemical.com

Our offer:

• Shift Differential
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance first of the month following 60 days.
• 401k plan which includes safe-harbor contribution and discretionary match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.
• 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
• Uniforms Provided
• Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.
• 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
• We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

• Works under general direction of the R&D Laboratory Manager in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
• Employees in positions at this level exercise a considerable degree of independence in conducting a wide range of analytics requiring expertise in application, adaptation of research theory, analytical techniques and instrumentation to produce desired results.

• Prepare samples and conduct routine chemical analyses (Microscopy, Coulter, Mesh analysis, UV-Vis, Colorimeter, GC, HPLC, IC, AA, IR, quantitative wet chemistry, classic USP/FCC tests) daily on a self-scheduled basis but in collaboration with senior personnel.
• Establish, organize, and maintain a “classic wet chemistry lab” suitable for USP/FCC/EP/ACS testing. This includes ordering chemicals, maintaining an accurate chemical inventory, standardization of titrants, preparation of frequently used test solutions, replacing expired test solutions, etc.
• Support and assist senior personnel on development/improvement of analytical testing for both finished goods and in-process materials. Accurately document such procedures, protocols, and analytical methods.
• Assist in QA investigations stemming from customer complaints and also out of specification product. Develop basic reprocess protocols for out of spec product. Conduct analytical testing on customer complaint material and assist in root cause analysis/corrective action.
• Assist senior personnel with troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, of analytical instrumentation including IQ, OQ and PQ.
• Provides custom in-process testing and support to Production Engineers when such testing is warranted or exceeds the daily capabilities of Quality Control.
• Analyzing, interpreting and reporting data including presentation of results
• Maintain and enhance site safety
• May perform work related to the next lower level in this series as needed
• Any other tasks deemed necessary by Management for the betterment of Jost operations

Specifications

• B.S. Chemistry or related technical field that included instrumentation. (an advanced non-thesis degree may be substituted for one (1) year of required Experience listed below; a thesis degree for two (2) years.)
• Two-three (2-3) years of professional level chemist experience, two (2) years of which as may be gained at the next lower level of this series
• Hours are during day shift with the potential for some weekend and night shifts as needed
• Knowledge of:
  • Theories, principles, and methods of instrumental and wet chemistry
  • Method development and method validation
  • Mathematics and statistics
  • Basic analytical laboratory equipment
  • MS Office software package
• Skill in:
  • Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at once
  • Working effectively in a team environment
  • Responding to rapidly changing demands
• Ability to:
  • Follow compendia and other test methods
  • Develop creative solutions to more varied research procedural problems
  • Identify, gather, process and record data accurately
  • Maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing (including documenting research methods, results and conclusions)
  • Exercise independent judgment when needed