Chemist

The Chemist is responsible for Silicone Fluid and Silane products showcasing Shin-Etsu's materials. This position will provide technical support assisting sales staff and customers, attend customer visits to give presentations, and assist in training of distributers.

Responsibilities:

• Recognize and follow all safety, health, and environmental requirements.
• Design and run experiments of chemical synthesis, formulation, analytical testing, etc.
• Maintain lab operation. This includes maintaining a clean and well-organized work area, setting up instruments, maintaining lab equipment, ordering chemical and lab supplies, training new lab technicians, etc.
• Write Standard Operation Procedure for synthesis, formulation, and analytical testing.
• Follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) to run experiments, document experimental data, and generate technical reports.
• Provide periodic work update to manager.
• Conduct technical presentations at conferences and internal meetings.
• Provide technical support to customers, e.g., answering technical questions and providing lab samples.
• Participate in trainings as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by the company and manager.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor or advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related scientific field; or equivalent combination of education and on-the-job experience.

• Experience in chemical industries, especially silicone industry, is preferred.

Technical:  

• Knowledge of general chemistry, organic synthesis, formulation, surface chemistry, chemical/physical testing, etc. is required. Good knowledge of silicone chemistry is a plus.  Basic PC skills.

Communications: 

• Strong verbal and written skills are required.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to be able to operate effectively within a team environment.
• Must behave in a professional manner and positive attitude.

Work Style:

• Be able to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Have good problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Be creative, innovative, and proactive
• Work physically in the office/lab at regular hours with no option of working remotely.