What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Chemist position at Tricon Solutions?
Location: 440 College Park Drive, Monroeville, PA - 15146
Type: 6 months contract on W2
Summary:
Main focus is the first few bullet points and an entry level degree in chemistry.
PPG's Specialty Coatings and Materials is committed to product innovation, technology leadership and high performance materials for a wide range of applications and industries. Solving complex problems with unique solutions has been the legacy of PPG and improving the performance features and benefits of our customers' products will continue to drive our customer relationships and technology innovations.
The SSG Process Development team is looking to add a LCMS support chemist to the dynamic group.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate must have a fundamental understanding of the chemistry required to perform analytical testing on a wide variety of products using Chromatography and other Analytical techniques. These analyses will support the cutting edge development and manufacture of OLED materials.
Applicant must be a self-starter capable of independent work in a quality controlled environment with high attention to detail. Principal responsibilities include reagent and sample preparation, sample/data analysis, report writing, instrument operation and maintenance.
Specific tasks include the following:
- Perform LCMS analysis of raw materials, in process and finished goods according to standard operating procedures.
- Prepare samples for analysis involving cleanliness and complex steps, analyze, interpret, and report results.
- Interface with technical collaborators to understand priorities, solve problems and communicate findings.
- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instruments.
- Work independently, organize and prioritize multiple projects, troubleshoot and solve problems with minimal supervision.
- Responsible for the safety of the team and others as well as the protection of the environment.
- Develop personally and professionally through work experience and by acquisition of new skills as determined by the expanding needs of the position.
Educational and required work experience:
- B.S. or M.S. degree in chemistry related field with
- Experience in analysis using LCMS and HPLC
- Ability to perform light duty work including lifting a minimum of 25 lbs.
