What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist position at Textile Management Associates?
Job Overview
The Chemist will develop, process, combine, and test materials to be used in production. Based on data gathered and expertise, the Chemist will also identify and recommend the most appropriate materials for specific applications.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Collaborates with appropriate production and process staff to understand the material specifications sought for a particular application or product.
- Identifies, selects, and recommends materials based on weight, strength, heat and cold tolerance, cost, and durability.
- Measures performance of various materials in accordance with specifications.
- Observes or participates in product testing process as appropriate.
- When a material fails, gathers data and analyzes the reasons why the material did not meet specifications.
- Reports testing results to material producer; identifies when applicable the reasons the selected material did or did not fulfill desired specifications
- Collaborates with process engineers as part of a development and fabrication team to create a new material when none of the suggested materials meet specifications.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience