Chemist job description

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Job Title:
Technician 1 Laboratory
Grade Min:
1
Grade Max:
6
Career Level:
Operator/Associate 1



MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
Summarize the main purpose of the role.
Entry para-professional individual contributor representing the most common entry point for this career stream.
Works under direct supervision within the Laboratory Technician sub-function.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
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As the Entry para-professional in the Laboratory Technician Sub-Function, possesses basic knowledge in performing a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions.
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Makes and records observations.
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Performs simple calculations.
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Collects and prepares data for evaluation.
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Conducts laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment, arranging and dismantling apparatus, and collecting, washing, and storing glassware.
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Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.
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May analyze compounds and manage corporate compound collection.
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Performs technical procedures in one or more of the following areas: Production, Research and Development, Quality Control/Assurance, and/or Compliance/Environmental.



QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Education Level
Major/Field of Study
Or
Education Level
Technical Diploma (± 12 years)
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Experience/Background
Experience
Experience Details
No Experience

Licenses and Certifications
License/Certification

Language Proficiency
Language
Proficiency

Note: This job description is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties for this role.



SALARY GRADE BY COUNTRY
Parent Grade Range:
* N/A for Parent Job*

Child Job Salary Grade by Country
Country
Grade
Brazil
05
Brazil
06
Peru
01
Puerto Rico
05
Puerto Rico
06
United States of America
02
United States of America
03
United States of America
05
United States of America
06

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R&D and applications adhesives chemist supporting Greif's adhesive operations and its various customers in North America by the invention, innovation, safety, profitability, customer service, and quality.
Responsibilities
Remain adaptable and professional in a high-paced manufacturing environment.Prepare, correct, and qualify liquid samples, ranging from 1kg-275gallons (in lab hood or on production floor).Employ proper formulation methods for the development of water-based paper adhesives. Emulsion polymerization of homopolymers on the bench level and future scale-up.Maintain and update lab equipment as needed and establish and maintain calibration test protocols (e.g., calibration of scales, viscometers, pH meters).Organizing and maintaining lab cleanliness, samples, and stations.Perform and report quality investigations for Greif and customers on paper, adhesives, and composites Coordinate agencies and participate in external and internal quality audits.Write Work Instructions and maintain Good Laboratory Practices.Preparing a series of small samples and comparing them with various tests (e.g., paper adhesion, setting speed, routine analysis by chemical tests, and FTIR).Drive regular communication with your team to create organizational awareness and transparency.Deliver result-driven bi-weekly reports and communicate with customers on testing and troubleshooting.Work independently and with project team members to develop, design, control, and deliverables, including test plans, performance requirements, quality plans, and test methods.Reach out to chemical vendors and manage samples for testing/trials.Accompanied and independent traveling up to 50% or as needed.
Requirements
Minimum 3 to 5 years of related experience in manufacturing sciences. Formulation and Emulsion polymerization of PVAc homopolymers is a Plus. High aptitude in MS ExcelKeep Safety and Safe Practices as your primary goal Experience in Quality Management Systems is a plus Maintaining 5S and general cleanliness in the lab Experience in wet sample preparation and attention to detail Emulsion Polymerization with Study/ResearchIndependence and solo implementation of new technologies Good Problem-Solving/JudgmentExcellent Oral/Written CommunicationAnalysis skills Organization & Planning & Responsible Time Management Customer-Focused Team PlayerAbility to stand for several hour intervals Ability to establish a positive relationship with colleagues at all levels

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Engineering. A combination of education, laboratory, and manufacturing experience will be considered in some cases. A Master's Degree is a Plus. Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Teams. Emphasis on Excel knowledge)
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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy.

• Minimum requirements are a BS degree and 5-7 years of related Chemistry experience; an advanced degree (Masters 3-5 or PhD 0-2) is preferred; applicants with a PhD degree will be given preference.
• The ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• The desired advanced degree should be a research based degree with the focus of the research being mass spectrometry, although research based in other disciplines of chemistry (e.g. Organic, Analytical, or Petroleum Chemistry) will be acceptable.

Preferred

• In addition to mass spectrometry, individual should be familiar with gas and liquid chromatography.
• A knowledge of fuels and/or lubricants chemical and physical properties is desired.
• Excellent teamwork.
• Presentation skills capable of defending a technical position and/or recommendation.
• Good communication skills, and knowledge and experience in procedures for writing technical procedures for a non-technical audience.

Benefits : At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best, beyond the work you do with us daily. We are fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans, to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

Peraton Overview

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

For Colorado Residents Colorado Salary Minimum: $63,000
Colorado Salary Maximum: $152,700

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position, and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.