Production chemist job description
Updated March 14, 2024
8 min read
Find better candidates in less time
Post a job on Zippia and take the best from over 7 million monthly job seekers.
Example production chemist requirements on a job description
Production chemist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in production chemist job postings.
Sample production chemist requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures.
- Experience in production and/or laboratory environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Sample required production chemist soft skills
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to think logically and multitask.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Production chemist job description example 1
Materion production chemist job description
At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!
Under the direction of the Chemical Manufacturing Manager, the Production Chemist sets up and operates various departmental work centers to include tube furnaces, vacuum ovens, distillation equipment and fine glassware for standard chemical preparations according to route cards.
You will have the opportunity to:Operate equipment to achieve necessary reactions and results to include tube furnaces, often performing complex operations. Set up furnaces and monitor process. Set up vacuum ovens, distillation equipment and fine glassware. Operate large processing equipment (500 gal.). Maintain instrumentation and equipment including preventive maintenance as needed. Sample products and submit for analytical tests using the computer system; filter material using gravity or suction methods and dry final products to appropriate consistency. Perform precipitation reactions in aqueous solutions; assist in the set up and assembly of chemical apparatus needed. Process all necessary documentation and computer input for processes completed, actions taken and results, including charting and graphing of data. Ability to track progression of production orders.Utilization of the Quality Management System (QMS) to improve processes and investigate non-conforming material. Also, utilization of QMS to update, revise or create lab records and work instruction.Be an integral part in the development of new/improvement products, from on-boarding through scale-up with T&I and to commercial production.Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures. Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.Requirements: Associates degree in Chemistry or related field At least two years experience with relative instrumentation and processes Proficiency with algebraic functions, chemical equations and probability Experience operating a tube furnace, distillation equipment, vacuum ovens, electric pumps and various related equipment preferred The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion's business requirements.
Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.
Under the direction of the Chemical Manufacturing Manager, the Production Chemist sets up and operates various departmental work centers to include tube furnaces, vacuum ovens, distillation equipment and fine glassware for standard chemical preparations according to route cards.
You will have the opportunity to:Operate equipment to achieve necessary reactions and results to include tube furnaces, often performing complex operations. Set up furnaces and monitor process. Set up vacuum ovens, distillation equipment and fine glassware. Operate large processing equipment (500 gal.). Maintain instrumentation and equipment including preventive maintenance as needed. Sample products and submit for analytical tests using the computer system; filter material using gravity or suction methods and dry final products to appropriate consistency. Perform precipitation reactions in aqueous solutions; assist in the set up and assembly of chemical apparatus needed. Process all necessary documentation and computer input for processes completed, actions taken and results, including charting and graphing of data. Ability to track progression of production orders.Utilization of the Quality Management System (QMS) to improve processes and investigate non-conforming material. Also, utilization of QMS to update, revise or create lab records and work instruction.Be an integral part in the development of new/improvement products, from on-boarding through scale-up with T&I and to commercial production.Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures. Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.Requirements: Associates degree in Chemistry or related field At least two years experience with relative instrumentation and processes Proficiency with algebraic functions, chemical equations and probability Experience operating a tube furnace, distillation equipment, vacuum ovens, electric pumps and various related equipment preferred The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion's business requirements.
Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.
Post a job for free, promote it for a fee
Production chemist job description example 2
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories production chemist job description
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories has an outstanding opportunity to work as part of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) team in a fast-paced environment based onsite in our Tewksbury, MA location. This is an entry level position for a motivated team player with a background in chemistry or related discipline. The GMP Production Chemist will be responsible for the execution of chemical processes as part of a team in the GMP production facility. This role also involves writing and reviewing documentation relating to GMP production as assigned.
As the leading company in a niche scientific market, CIL works with cutting edge researchers in clinical diagnostics, metabolic research, proteomics, environmental testing, protein discovery, drug development, metabolomics, and industrial research. CIL's growing customer base spans academia, pharmaceutical and industry, enabling collaborations with Nobel laureates, industry-leading scientists, and chemists. CIL partners with leading instrument manufacturers as well pioneering research groups that have expertise in product development and drive market growth. CIL is a subsidiary of the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Group and has had consistent growth for over 40 years.
Responsibilities
Apply chemistry methods in the manufacturing of a product under cGMP guidelines in a GMP laboratory
Take part in writing and reviewing of documentations as needed
Maintain a supply of lab equipment, instrumentation and reagents
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline
0-2 years of experience within a chemistry/lab environment
cGMP production experience or experience as a process chemist is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with regulatory documentation is a plus
The ability to lift 20 pounds as part of the production process
Benefits
CIL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit program including generous paid time off, health insurance with no in-network deductibles, Long Term Incentives and 6% matching 401K plan.
CIL is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer.
Learn more about us on our website:
About us:
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL) is the world's leading producer of and stable isotope-labeled compounds. With nearly 600 employees and laboratories in four countries, CIL specializes in the process of labeling biochemical and organic compounds with highly enriched, stable (nonradioactive) isotopes of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen. Our chemists substitute common atoms (e.g., 1H, 12C, 14N, 16O) with rare, highly valued isotopes (e.g., 2H or D, 13C, 15N, 18O) so that the final product can be readily measured or traced using mass spectrometry (MS) or nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). CIL's products are utilized in laboratories, medical, government and academic research centers and health care facilities worldwide.
We are proud that CIL products have contributed to medical advancements in cancer research, new-drug development, environmental analysis, and medical diagnostic research. In the past decade, as the fields of proteomics and metabolomics have developed as leading techniques for determining biomarkers for disease presence, progression and the monitoring of therapeutic response, CIL has worked closely with industry leaders and researchers to provide the stable isotope-labeled tools needed for improved quantitation and qualification of complex biological systems.
After decades of research, stable isotopes have found their place in an ever expanding commercial scale applications in pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, flat panel displays as well as other high technology fields specifically with deuterium oxide (D2O) and deuterium gases. Pharmaceutical companies have begun to investigate deuteration of molecules that may provide advantages over their existing nondeuterated counterparts. In addition, increasing research into the potential medical advantages of new deuterated drugs is also occurring. In high technology, deuterated organic molecules and deuterium gas are commonly used in the manufacturing of microelectronics and OLEDs, which contribute to the increased lifetime of the devices.
Learn more about us on our website:
As the leading company in a niche scientific market, CIL works with cutting edge researchers in clinical diagnostics, metabolic research, proteomics, environmental testing, protein discovery, drug development, metabolomics, and industrial research. CIL's growing customer base spans academia, pharmaceutical and industry, enabling collaborations with Nobel laureates, industry-leading scientists, and chemists. CIL partners with leading instrument manufacturers as well pioneering research groups that have expertise in product development and drive market growth. CIL is a subsidiary of the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Group and has had consistent growth for over 40 years.
Responsibilities
Apply chemistry methods in the manufacturing of a product under cGMP guidelines in a GMP laboratory
Take part in writing and reviewing of documentations as needed
Maintain a supply of lab equipment, instrumentation and reagents
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline
0-2 years of experience within a chemistry/lab environment
cGMP production experience or experience as a process chemist is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with regulatory documentation is a plus
The ability to lift 20 pounds as part of the production process
Benefits
CIL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit program including generous paid time off, health insurance with no in-network deductibles, Long Term Incentives and 6% matching 401K plan.
CIL is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer.
Learn more about us on our website:
About us:
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL) is the world's leading producer of and stable isotope-labeled compounds. With nearly 600 employees and laboratories in four countries, CIL specializes in the process of labeling biochemical and organic compounds with highly enriched, stable (nonradioactive) isotopes of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen. Our chemists substitute common atoms (e.g., 1H, 12C, 14N, 16O) with rare, highly valued isotopes (e.g., 2H or D, 13C, 15N, 18O) so that the final product can be readily measured or traced using mass spectrometry (MS) or nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). CIL's products are utilized in laboratories, medical, government and academic research centers and health care facilities worldwide.
We are proud that CIL products have contributed to medical advancements in cancer research, new-drug development, environmental analysis, and medical diagnostic research. In the past decade, as the fields of proteomics and metabolomics have developed as leading techniques for determining biomarkers for disease presence, progression and the monitoring of therapeutic response, CIL has worked closely with industry leaders and researchers to provide the stable isotope-labeled tools needed for improved quantitation and qualification of complex biological systems.
After decades of research, stable isotopes have found their place in an ever expanding commercial scale applications in pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, flat panel displays as well as other high technology fields specifically with deuterium oxide (D2O) and deuterium gases. Pharmaceutical companies have begun to investigate deuteration of molecules that may provide advantages over their existing nondeuterated counterparts. In addition, increasing research into the potential medical advantages of new deuterated drugs is also occurring. In high technology, deuterated organic molecules and deuterium gas are commonly used in the manufacturing of microelectronics and OLEDs, which contribute to the increased lifetime of the devices.
Learn more about us on our website:
Dealing with hard-to-fill positions? Let us help.
Resources for employers posting production chemist jobs
Average cost of hiring
Recruitment statistics
How to write a job description
Examples of work conditions
Production chemist job description FAQs
Ready to start hiring?
Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024