Chemist Job
Arkema Inc., Boustead Hill, Cumbria
- Full time
- Permanent
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Arkema Inc., Boustead Hill, Cumbria
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 2 weeks ago, 11 May
Job ref: 67ab2c9d448d4f768cf83b932040769e
Full Job Description
This position is responsible for, but not limited to:
-Provide analytical data to plant personnel, corporate personnel, and external customers so that each can make accurate decisions.
-Develop and maintain SQC charts, spreadsheets, and analytical results.
-Ensure that shipments released are on-spec.
-Determine acceptable variability factors for analyses.
-Compile analyses and produce statistical data for customer or plant specification changes.
-Assume ownership of program and maintenance of software applications specific to instruments and data application by being a software administrator (LIMS & Compass CDS).
-Leads troubleshooting efforts.
-Calibrate and repair instrumentation.
-Ensure adequate equipment/supplies are maintained to assure smooth operation of laboratory.
-Effectively maintain and establish improved methodologies for wet chemistry, GC, IC, and TOC.
-Review, revise, and develop standard lab procedures for analyses and instrument calibrations.
-Assume responsibilities of QC Manager in his/her absence; may occasionally perform duties of Lab Technicians as needed / requested.
-Maintain water operator license.
-HSE responsibilities include but are not restricted to those outlined in Leadership expectations such as reporting any incident in a timely manner.
-Promote safe operations by following OSHA guidelines and using SDS.
-Utilize budgeted funds ethically and responsibly.
-Inform, educate, and train personnel on new or recent changes to analytical procedures and test methods.
-Manage, plan, and implement special projects as required; act as technical interface between lab manager and lab technicians while implementing projects.
-As a subject matter expert, provide consult to less experienced Chemist.
-Perform duties following ISO 9001 & ISO 14001.
-Follow EPA and TCEQ requirements and guidelines.
-Follow in house methodology guidelines as applicable and acceptable laboratory techniques and practices.
-Follow ASTM guidelines as applicable and acceptable laboratory techniques and practices.
-Follow OSHA regulations and guidelines concerning laboratory practices and general plant safety.
-Follow the company's Code of Conduct policy.
-Provide technical support and develop short and long-range objectives/projects for the areas responsible. Execute the objectives/projects in a strong team environment.
-Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements.
-Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident, or injury incidents
-Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.).
To be considered for this role, the following is required:
-This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree, Chemistry degree preferred.
-Minimum 7 years of experience performing analytical testing in a laboratory setting. Gas chromatography experience required.
-This position requires excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and advanced computer networking and software skills.
-Leadership, proactivity, and initiative.
-Commitment to safety and compliance with lab procedures/guidelines.
-Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment with varying priorities.
-Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to
This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree, Chemistry degree preferred.
-Minimum 7 years of experience performing analytical testing in a laboratory setting. Gas chromatography experience required.
-This position requires excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and advanced computer networking and software skills.
-Leadership, proactivity, and initiative.
-Commitment to safety and compliance with lab procedures/guidelines.
-Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment with varying priorities.
-Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to
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