What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist position at Nouryon?
Position is based in Lima, Ohio at the Chelates Joint Venture Site (Fort Amanda Specialties) FAS is a joint venture between BASF and Nouryon and a major producer of chelating agents that are used in a broad range of applications. Key Objectives/Principal Accountabilities: Test all products to be shipped for conformity to specification and test routine and not routine samples as needed including but not limited to : NaCN scrubber, ammonia, Biosump, raw materials, etc. in support of operations and HSE Assist in the development/implementation of new – experimental test procedures. Responsible for preparing special samples for shipment to customers. Enter lab data into SAP and Excel workbooks, and when necessary data from the Process Lab and Maintain standard laboratory records and notebooks for non-routine work. Interface with other stakeholders to disseminate results when necessary. Calibrate and maintain all laboratory equipment. Ensure reagents, testing solutions, laboratory supplies, sample shipping supplies, etc for QC and Process labs are ordered/prepared/available. Ensure equipment in Process lab is in good working order and maintained. Train and audit Operators on sampling and quality testing and analysis and assist as needed. Act as internal ISO (lead) auditor Requirements: Degree in Chemistry is required Requires knowledge and ability to operate computers. Strong math skills. Good lab technique for quantitative analysis. Working knowledge of Gas Chromatograph (GC), Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), pH meters, balances, titrators, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and other sophisticated analytical equipment. Ability to work safely in the lab. Good at time management ADA Physical Requirements: Be certain that lifting weights, physical activities and/or strength, mobility and agility required to perform the job effectively are included. Clarify how much on-the-job time is spent on the physical activities such as standing, walking, sitting, using hand to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, couching or crawling; talking or hearing; and tasting or smelling. Use the chart below to develop your description of physical demands.
