Chemist

Job Overview Technical duties and responsibilities Assess chemical SDS and oversee the use and disposal of hazardous chemicals. Develop and coordinate comprehensive chemical safety programs. Prepare and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions as needed using the lab's document control system. Maintain chemical and material inventories, including proper segregation, labeling, storage conditions, and expiration-date management. Direct colleagues to follow lab requirements. Oversee the receipt, inspection, and logging of incoming chemicals and test materials. Communicate clearly with customers and internal stakeholders regarding sample receipt, discrepancies, documentation needs, and status updates. Set up, conduct and analyze exposure tests utilizing standards and specifications. Create test proposals, evaluate test program pricing, write and review final reports, send to customers, revise as needed. Follow quality system requirements in all work, including use of controlled forms, revision-controlled documents, and proper corrections to records. Report nonconformances or safety concerns promptly and participate in corrective actions as requested. General, safety, and physical requirements Maintain a clean, organized work area consistent with laboratory safety and work-flow procedures. Comply with all lab safety policies, including proper PPE use, chemical handling, and waste management practices. Safely handle and move boxes and containers of chemicals and materials; must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications:

Ideal candidate will have qualifications that include: Education in chemistry, science and/or chemical engineering (4 yr degree required). Experience handling hazardous chemicals or working in a laboratory, industrial, or O&G environment is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of lab testing methods and equipment. Expertise with MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Understanding SDS and typical safety precautions utilized while working with chemicals including storage, mixing and use of chemicals and disposal methods. Quality Control and Calibration - conducting tests and inspections of products and processes to evaluate quality performance.

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): How much polymers experience do you have in oil & gas industry?

Work Location:

In person