What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Scientist - Chromatography - LG Ch position at LG Chem America, Inc.?
"We connect science to life for a better future."
LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.
LG Chem contributes to industrial development with various petrochemical products of the world-class quality. In the petrochemicals business, the company has built a vertically integrated system from the basic raw materials (the upstream) such as ethylene and propylene to the downstream products such as PE, ABS, Acrylic Acid and synthetic rubber. The petrochemicals business is LG Chem's core business area with the world-class productivity and cost competitiveness. The company has advanced its business structure by focusing on the high-value added products such as Nano-carbon tube, strengthening its competitiveness in the global market consistently.
We are actively searching for an Analytical Scientist: Chromatography to liaison between our products and clients. In this role the Analytical Scientist: Chromatography, will have an advanced degree in chemistry, physics, polymer science, chemical engineering, polymer engineering, etc. The incoming will work directly with internal LG Chem team members and external clients in the Automotive, Home Appliance or Consumer product industries. This position is based in Ravenna, OH.
Responsibilities:
- Design and carry out analytical experiments independently
- Conduct analysis, interpret and report results on time
- Prepare samples and standards
- Set up, operate, maintain, calibrate, optimize and troubleshoot a variety of laboratory equipment for maintaining high-quality data
- Document standard operating procedures, analysis methods, etc
- Validate, update and record analytical methods
- Develop new methods
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency
- Setup new laboratories for sample preparation and chromatography including purchase of lab consumables and glassware
- Selection and purchase of new chromatography instruments
- Manage laboratories including ordering lab supplies, chemicals, and gases
- Conduct safety activities and prepare required documents
- Assist with waste disposal
- Sample handling and shipping
- Collaborate across TS&D, Production, EHS, R&D, etc
- Suggest analytical problem-solving methods to internal/external colleagues
- Participate in internal/external meetings
- Mentor, train, and guide less experienced colleagues in the instrumental analysis
- Communicate and collaborate with HQ and other sites of LG Chem
- Network with the external scientific, technical and regulatory community
- Coordinate external analytical support
Requirements:
- Master or advanced degrees in relevant fields such as chemistry, physics, polymer science, chemical engineering, polymer engineering, etc.
- 5-7 years Analytical chemistry laboratory or chemistry/polymer industry experience, particularly qualitative and quantitative analysis for monomer, oligomer and additive in various plastics and rubbers (ABS, PO, rubber, polyacrylate, etc).
- 5-7 years VOC analysis experiences by using GC and GC-MS with optimal sample preparation techniques
- Experience in failure analysis
- Standard testing (e.g. ASTM, ISO) experience
- Programming and/or software skills for data analysis (e.g. curve fitting), statistical analysis, and automation.
- Experience in GC, LC or GPC
- Experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, and calibrating analytical instruments
- Understanding chemical safety
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams and with internal/external customers
- Willingness to learn, self-development
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Skills
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