Analytical chemist job description

Are you ready to rise to the challenge of climate change with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing pioneering energy storage technologies to enable the electric grid to run on 100% renewable energy, every day of the year.

Supported by leading investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, ArcelorMittal, TPG Rise, MIT's The Engine, and others, we share a common belief that low-cost, multi-day energy storage is the key to enable tomorrow's zero carbon electric grid. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, we are deeply motivated and inspired to create a better world. We need talented, hardworking individuals who share our goal of tackling the challenge of climate change. Do you want to work with us today to build a better tomorrow?
Role Description
The Characterization as a Service team at Form Energy is looking for a hands-on individual to help us develop our core technology. In this role, you will assess and refine analytical methods to characterize chemical properties of our active materials and components to enable scientists and engineers to extract critical information. This will help to build a comprehensive library of structural information as it pertains to the electrochemical functionality of the system. You will use your experience with measurements in a Wet Lab setting to create and maintain efficient processes. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of a highly cross functional team, with a direct impact on our core technology.
What You'll Do:Develop and document procedures pertinent to quantifying chemical characteristics of Form Energy's component materials including but not limited to redox titrations, acid digestion for sample preparation, and other analytical techniques Maintain robust communication with stakeholders using a cloud based sample queue and documentation organization systems Shephard new Characterization as a Service concepts into the laboratory to maximize service efficiency Familiarity understanding ASTM and ISO methods Utilize custom spreadsheets or software systems to perform automated calculations Utilize lean safety and organization concepts to serve as a leader in the Wet LabTrack sample status using a cloud-based organizational tool Facilitate installation, assembly and maintenance of new analytical instruments
What You'll Bring:B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry or a related field2+ years of industry experience with exposure to hazardous chemicals (internship experience accepted) Wet chemical laboratory experience with titration method development, elemental analysis or associated sample preparation Familiarity working within a support function with internal or external customers Experience using cloud based organizational tools Strong communication skills within a group of peers and broader organization
Besides joining a community of people working to make the world better, Form Energy commits to you equitable compensation, stock options, and offers a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need to thrive.

We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page.

At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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When you join the Albemarle team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world's largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people's lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Job Description

Position Summary
Albemarle Corporation is seeking Analytical Chemists to lead harmonization of quantitative analytical procedures for our key lithium products across all our sites globally. The Analytical Chemists positions are hands-on roles based in Kings Mountain, NC and will involve travel to other lithium manufacturing sites around the globe. These positions will be responsible for coordinating and leading all activities to ensure timely and successful execution of method comparison, improvement, validation, and transfer to Quality Control (QC) laboratories. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of a variety of analytical techniques, strong communication skills and ability to interact and collaborate with interdisciplinary global teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
Optimize and validate analytical methods High attention to detail, accuracy and precision in experimental design and analytical results Conduct laboratory procedures in compliance with laboratory, site and corporate health, safety and environmental policies and maintain a safe laboratory environment Coordinate round-robin studies with manufacturing sites and perform data analysis Author, review and update standard operating procedures, as needed Set and manage platform for method implementation and transfer Coach QC technicians on use of methods emphasizing standardization Harmonize instrumentation across global QC network Support digitization of analytical methods database Monitor processes and products, and liaison with QC to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and standardization Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Good understanding of analytical techniques including ICP and wet chemistry Good understanding of statistical analysis for evaluation of analytical methods Strong analytical problem-solving skills QC operations experience desired Detail oriented Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong commitment to safety Ability to work with a team of people with diverse backgrounds.Knowledge of languages in addition to English (Spanish, Mandarin Chinese) is a plus, but not mandatory

Education and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry with at least 3 years of industry experience or a Ph.D. in Chemistry
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Avery Dennison is looking for an analytical chemist with experience in surface science techniques and demonstrated strength particularly in AFM, XPS and microscopy. The position will be with the Materials Science and Characterization (MSC) Group, which primarily supports R&D activities at Avery Dennison's Mentor, OH location, chartered to provide fundamental understanding and insights into materials and processes with an emphasis on polymeric materials, materials engineering, advanced materials characterization support and resolve technical problems from long term projects to urgent manufacturing and quality issues stemming from across Avery Dennison's global operations. Problem solving by expertly “hyphenating” sound materials characterization to driving insights and applications along with data analytics (e.g. Chemometrics) are traits we are seeking.
Responsibilities:

Conduct analyses using Surface Science techniques (AFM, AFM-IR, XPS, SEM, XRF, profilometry, CLSM, Contact angle etc.) to solve challenging problems in the fields of chemistry, materials science, and engineering that are important to Avery Dennison. The focus will be to characterize and investigate polymeric materials within a highly multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.

Be the subject matter expert in surface science and microscopy techniques as it relates to soft matter films including adhesives, multi-layered films and laminates, phase separated and nano-composite, topcoats, static and dynamic contact angle and surface energy determination.

Interpret data, write technical reports, maintain careful documentation LIMS/ELN and communicate analytical results with MSC and divisional scientists in a professional, and timely manner.

Develop and validate standard operating procedures (SOPs) for both routine and non-routine analysis, help identify trends and solve problems at the elemental level using sound fundamentals and creativity.

Adeptly troubleshoot & maintain and coordinate existing Surface Science instruments and take ownership to supervise laboratory practices. Seek out and evaluate new characterization tools and approaches to support new product development and cogent problem-solving needs.

Develop and maintain external academic relationships to access key unique measurement tools.

Direct and guide junior staff in daily tasks to meet project needs, efficiently prioritize and deploy self and other resources.

Inventory and order materials to maintain lab supplies in conjunction with other lab staff.

Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory and pilot plant safety audits.