Chemist

With headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida and offices in over 35 countries, Oxbow is consistently recognized by Forbes magazine as a one of the top privately held companies in the United States. Oxbow is global supplier of energy products that specializes in the sourcing, production, transportation & logistics of value-added industrial materials critical to a variety of manufacturing processes. Oxbow’s products are essential in the production of aluminum, steel, glass and cement and our specialty products are used in variety of innovative products including high performance plastics, solar panels, electronics and batteries.

Oxbow Energy Solutions LLC is currently looking for a Chemist to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position will be responsible to support the operation of the plant’s quality assurance laboratory. Responsibilities include testing, quality improvement, training, inspection, quality assurance, auditing, customer satisfaction and statistical quality control.

Position Description:

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  Monitors, measures, and reviews analytical data and communicates results to pertinent departments.
  
• Assists with monitoring production data taking corrective actions deemed appropriate for out of specification product.
  
• Performs analytical testing as needed
  
• Calibrates laboratory equipment and applies SPC principles to ensure that the laboratory equipment is within calibration.
  
• Consults with technical manager and provides data interpretations for department heads and customers as requested.
  
• Issues information to technical manager in support of the generation of customer shipment reports including certificates of analysis and quality control reports.
  
• Ensures work practices comply with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
  
• Ensures compliance with all plant procedures or guidelines.
  
• Assists with supervising laboratory staff, 6-7 people as required
  
• Develops/edits, trains, and implements new procedures when needed.
  
• Works with technical manager on environmental agency submittals and testing
  
• Conducts audits, inspections, and safety meetings.
  
• Implements ISO program requirements into daily activities.
  
• Cross trains as needed as with laboratory and environmental required tasks.
  
• Supports management with special projects and workflow process improvements and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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  Communicates clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings and styles. Effectively tailors the message to the needs of the audience.
  
• Establishes goals and objectives which are specific, measurable, achievable and relevant.
  
• Lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner.
  
• Able to self-direct work with minimal guidance
  
• Good knowledge of Microsoft systems (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
  
• Valid driver’s license
  
• Strong leadership skills

Education and Experience:

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  BS or higher degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or in science related field required.
  
• Minimum of 1 year lab experience preferred
  
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 preferred

Physical Requirements:

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  Typically sits or stands for extended amount of time in front of a computer.
  
• May work outdoors which may include extreme working conditions and inclement weather conditions.
  
• As needed, lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
  
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas.
  
• Must train in safety requirements at the facility.
  
• Must be required to move about to coordinate work.
  
• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
  
• Must be able to travel as needed
  
• Will be on call as needed
  
• Ability to communicate both written and verbal.

Oxbow offers a competitive salary and benefit package.