What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist position at Alexium International?
Alexium, Inc (alexiuminternational.com), located in Greer, South Carolina, is a performance materials company leveraging proprietary technical innovations to deliver thermal regulation, dehumidification, and flame-retardant solutions. We are small, growth-focused company seeking to hire a Chemist to assist with research on novel synthetic methods for material science applications. If you value teamwork, professional growth, and desire to work in a top flight lab, this is an excellent opportunity.
Position is located at our headquarters in Greer, SC with a full time schedule of 8am to 5pm. We offer an attractive total compensation package including eligibility for cash bonuses, stock appreciation rights, a matching 401(k) plan, and insurance programs.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Performs synthetic reactions in a bench-scale and kilo-scale laboratory for pre-production process development
- Develop and optimize synthetic methods to synthesize compounds in support of new product development
- Purify the products of multiple-step syntheses on gram to kilogram reaction scales.
- Characterize the products of chemical reactions using appropriate instrumentation including, but not limited to IR spectroscopy, DSC, TGA and particle size analysis.
- Collects experimental data, interprets test results, and develops test methods/protocols as necessary
- Authors data summary reports and regular project updates to be shared amongst multi-functional teams including sales, business development, research, and possibly end customers.
- Maintains thorough and reproducible laboratory records
- Provides technical and quality control support for current and new production at toll-manufacturing sites
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biology. Advanced degree unnecessary.
- 2-3 years related research and development experience in a laboratory setting is desired. Those who do not have this level of experience may be hired at the Lab Technician level with promotion opportunity.
- Experience with organic/polymer synthesis is preferred
- Experience with IR, UV-Vis, DLS, DSC, TGA is preferred
- Able to commute daily to office in Greer. Local candidates only.
- Authorized to work in the United States
Alexium, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Describe your experience with IR, UV-Vis, DLS, DSC, TGA IR spectroscopes and particle size analysis.
- This position is in Greer, SC. Can you commute reliably to this location?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- organic/polymer synthesis: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road