Applications Chemist - Pulp & Paper at Chemtall/ SNF Holding

SUMMARY:

SNF Holding Company is seeking an Applications Chemist for the Research & Development Department. The Applications Chemist will work with our sales team and synthesis R&D groups to help identify customer needs, solve problems for customers, and expand our existing product lines. Additionally, the Applications Chemist will need to have the ability to work on multiple projects in different business segments. The ideal candidate would have experience working with chemicals used in municipal and industrial waste treatment facilities, pulp and paper mills, and mining operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform standard and customer-specific laboratory testing.
• Troubleshoot customer problems and work with different internal groups to create solutions. This will include communicating and occasional travel to customer sites.
• Product testing for the Quality Assurance Department.
• Develop new test methods to simulate actual customer processes.
• Maintain a laboratory notebook for all projects.
• Prepare reports as needed, both for internal and external customers.
• Ability to discuss SNF products and processes with customers without disclosing confidential information.
• Prepare individual project presentations as well as a broad-scope presentation for customers when requested.
• Maintain all laboratory work in Labtec (includes correspondence, formulations, calculations, analytical results, performance results, etc.).
• Prepare procedures as needed for laboratory processes.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of basic rheological models is preferred.
• Polymer applications experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Analytical or Organic Chemistry.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Controls and Methods.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to collaborate with different groups.
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office Software Applications.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training

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