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CHEMIST
Position:
Chemist
Organization:
Fielco, LLC
Location:
Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania - 40 minutes north of Philadelphia
Scope: This
Chemist position at Fielco, LLC encompasses two major functions
and a number of other minor responsibilities associated with lab
work. The two major responsibilities involve all aspects of Product
Development and assisting the Technical Director in day to day laboratory
and production activities. The two responsibilities combined will
take up 90% of the position's time. The other 10% of the time will
be devoted to functions such as literature searches, MSDS and Tech
Data generation, preparation of seminars and reports, and product
testing.
Responsibilities:
- Chemist responsibilities:
- Coordinating
product development programs as outlined by Technical Director.
This includes program goals, time line, written correspondence.
Written weekly reporting, and direct communication with Technical
Director.
- Formulation
and compounding of experimental products.
- Testing
of both experimental and line products.
- The use of
mechanical, thermal, and electrical testing instrumentation. This
includes method determination, sample preparation, generation
and interpretation of test results.
- Assume managerial
responsibilities of laboratory and production in Technical Director's
absence. This includes production scheduling and support issues,
overseeing quality assurance, and coordinating activities of the
technical staff to insure continuity of research programs.
- Quality control
functions including the generation of data on experimental batches
as well as statistical plots of numerous lot data points.
- The written
preparation of competitive testing reports and the preparation
of seminars.
- Interfacing
with customers on technical assistance issues as needed. Coordination
of field testing and installation of existing and developmental
products.
- Contributions
of innovative ideas with regard to all Company operations and
Research and Development programs.
- Familiarity
with hazardous material and hazardous communication requirements
and procedures.
Minimum Job
requirements:
- Bachelors
degree in science with a concentration in chemistry or equivalent.
Three to five years experience in coatings, inks, or adhesive
product development and manufacturing.
- Computer
literacy with such programs as Lotus 123, graphics programs and
word processing.
- Good inter
personnel skills - this is essential in dealing with customers
and internal staff.
- Excellent
record keeping skills and a demonstrated mastery in mathematics.
- An ability
to respond to changes in the business environment as well as job
function.
Training:
Due to the high visibility of this position, an extensive training
period will be provided. This will include on the job training in
the following areas:
- Polymer and
material science specific to adhesives and coatings.
- Computer
training in specific programs relevant to lab and plant operations.
- Training
on thermal analysis and testing equipment.
- General chemical
safety and handling.
- Quality control
and quality improvement.
Send resume
by fax to Technical Director at (215) 674-1712.
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