Senior Chemist
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Job Location:
Midland, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Element is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist in Midland Michigan to lead testing projects and provide expert analytical support for a wide range of consumer products including topicals aerosols healthcare items and OTC this role you will utilize a variety of advanced analytical instrumentation to support lot release R&D initiatives and contamination investigations while directly interfacing with customers to deliver accurate actionable results.
Our Midland laboratory is part of Elements global network of over 9000 experts offering comprehensive testing solutions across consumer products specialty chemicals pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The facility is dedicated to helping clients ensure product safety and compliance providing analytical and chemical characterization services in a GLP/cGMPstyle environment. Joining the Midland team means contributing to rigorous highquality testing that supports innovation and safeguards consumer trust.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes samples and develops methods using analytical instruments including DSC TGA rheometer UV-Vis FTIR ICP-MS LC GC and automated titration.
- Executes complex analytical projects including testing troubleshooting and equipment support.
- Delivers timely reports and data analyses to meet client needs.
- Follows all safety protocols including proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Mentors and trains new employees in company practices and SOPs.
- Generates client reports and laboratory documentation in accordance with SOPs.
- Complies with SOPs and initiates updates when necessary.
- Communicates with clients and colleagues including leading technical discussions.
- Implements new equipment processes and methods including qualification and validation activities.
- Maintains lab instruments and coordinates with external vendors.
- Supports other departmental activities as requested to meet Element Materials Technologys annual targets and budget.
Skills / Qualifications
- Have a bachelors or masters degree and 5 years experience or Ph.D. with 2 years experience in a similar role.
- Have the ability to work in teams under pressure
- Good English communication skills: reading writing speaking.
- Good math skills
- Familiarity with polymers preferred
- Knowledge and experience of safe operation of testing equipment and operating in an independent / chemistry / consultant laboratory
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Diversity Statement
At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Business Consulting
- Gas Chromatography
- Laboratory Experience
- Analytical Chemistry
- FDA Regulations
- Wet chemistry
- Chromatography
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
- Spectroscopy
- GLP
- cGMP
- Organic Chemistry
About Company
We Are Element A global provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification services for a diverse range of materials and products in sectors where failure in service is not an option. As one of the leading providers of testing, inspection and certification services to many of the world ... View more
