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FORMULATION CHEMIST
Position:
Formulation Chemist
Organization:
Fielco, LLC
Location:
Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania - 40 minutes north of Philadelphia
Scope: This
Chemist position at Fielco, LLC encompasses several major
functions and a number of other minor responsibilities associated
with laboratory tasks. The major responsibilities involve all aspects
of Product Development, Manufacturing Scale-up, Field Testing, and
Technical Service. These 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.
- 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.
Minimum of five years plus experience in product development and
manufacturing of epoxy, urethane coatings, inks, or adhesives.
Experience with waterbourne epoxies and urethanes a plus.
- Computer
literacy with such programs as Excel, graphics programs and word
processing.
- Good inter-personal
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.
Send resume
by fax to Technical Director at (215) 674-1712.
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