Chemist I - Neogen Corporation
Lansing, MI
About the Job
Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!
Production Chemical Technician
Job Description:
As a Production Chemical Technician, you will play a crucial role in the manufacturing process by setting up, mixing, and delivering high-quality production chemicals essential for various applications, such as wafer fabrication, ink toner production, and media processing. Your expertise in chemical composition and precision will directly impact the efficiency and quality of our operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Chemical Preparation: Accurately set up and mix production chemicals, including medium agar, according to specified formulations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
- Delivery and Application: Safely deliver and apply chemicals to the production area, following established protocols to maintain operational efficiency and product integrity.
- Waste Management: Efficiently remove and dispose of waste chemicals, solvents, and acids in accordance with environmental regulations and company policies to ensure a safe working environment.
- Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance on production furnaces and associated equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Cleaning and Profiling: Regularly clean glass tubes, jungles, and other production equipment to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination. Profile furnaces to ensure proper operation and performance.
- Spill Management: Quickly and effectively respond to chemical spills, employing appropriate cleanup techniques and safety measures to minimize hazards.
Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of chemical properties and handling procedures.
- Experience in a manufacturing or process environment is preferred.
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
WHO IS NEOGEN:
From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!
Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.