Title: Chemist I
Duration: 12+ months contract
Location: Monroeville, PA 15146
Pay rate: $25/hr. on W2
Job description:
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate must have strong computer skills and a fundamental understanding of how to interpret chemical analytical test results for a wide variety of products using primarily Chromatography techniques. These analyses are in support of production activities including Photochromic Dyes and OLED materials. Applicant must be a self-starter capable of independent work in a quality-controlled environment with high attention to detail.
Principal responsibilities include:
• Timely preparation and submission of analytical samples for incoming raw materials, in-process batches and finished goods
• Tabulation and interpretation of analytical test data
• Liaison between production groups and QC Test Lab.
• Raw material and batch approval to established specifications
• Reporting and communication of batch dispositions
• Participation in root cause investigations and problem solving activities
• Support Quality Management System Activities
• Develop personally and professionally through work experience and by acquisition of new skills as determined by the expanding needs of the position.
Work Environment:
Specialty Synthesis Group at the Monroeville, PA Business and Technology Center. Minimal travel time expected.
Educational and required work experience:
• B.S. degree in chemistry related field preferred with experience in quantitative analysis of HPLC, UPLC and GC techniques.
• Quality Control or Quality Assurance experience is desirable.
• Ability to perform light duty work including lifting a minimum of 25 lbs.