QA Chemist I CPG-MFG
Tremco Construction Products Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:

• With guidance from research management or more senior professionals, ensures that research activities in the section/group laboratories and associated operations are following the safety policies and programs of the company, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.

• With guidance from research management or more senior professionals, ensures that research activities in the section/group laboratories and associated operations are following the company's environmental policies and programs through execution of assigned responsibilities for reducing waste and promoting environmental protection.

• With guidance from research management or more senior professionals, plans and conducts experimental programs to complete a phase of a project or several projects of minor scope.

• Under close supervision, conducts research on and testing of improvement of existing products, development of new products and technology and may include routine to complex synthesis or testing. Assignment may be a phase of a major project or a total project of minor scope.

• With minimal supervision from more experienced professionals, conducts routine synthesis or testing which provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs (analytical, performance, physical properties, etc.).

• Under the guidance of more senior professionals or research management, acquires knowledge of Tremco's products, procedures, and applications.

• Interfaces with section personnel in trouble-shooting problems with hardware, testing/synthesis equipment, product, and methods development.

• May be responsible for timely calibration and maintenance of the various laboratory and equipment and documentation according to the company's business processes.

• With minimal guidance, conducts literature searches and gathers pertinent information related to specific topics.

• Under minimal supervision, compile, analyze and correlate technical data and write timely reports on projects completed or progress reports. Writes procedures in accordance with the company's business practices.

• Works with research management to formulate goals aligned with the executive leadership's initiatives and for professional growth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (special skills, knowledge, ability, education, etc.):

• Requires a B.S. in Chemistry or related technical field or can be progressed from Assist Chemist (performance-based and tested)

• Effective communication (oral and written) skills.

• Proficiency in computer programs necessary for writing reports and performing mathematical calculations.

• Knowledge of specialized scientific programs for molecular structure drawing, experimental design and statistics

is a plus

Wages: From $28.00/hr with a dollar graveyard shift difference $29.00/hr

This position is 12.5% bonus eligible.

Benefits, upon satisfaction of applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, vacation/PTO/sick days/parental leave, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and pension.