Job Title: Laboratory Chemist

Location: Cadillac, MI

Business Unit: Avon Protection
Purpose of Position:

The APS Filters Laboratory performs testing related to the Avon respiratory protection products. This includes supporting production of filters and research and development towards innovative new respiratory protection products. The Laboratory Chemist supports production and research and development by performing breakthrough measurements of toxic gases and simulants. They will use their knowledge of chemistry and chemical analytical methods to support the safety, accuracy, and efficiency of testing performed in the laboratory.
Essential Duties and/or Functions:

• Perform gas protection time testing on filters and sorbent materials to support production and research & development
• Perform calibration related activities for various instruments including GC, IR, chemiluminescence, electrochemical, and mass flow units.
• Prepare chemicals and agents for testing and neutralize reagents and waste
• Perform analytical measurements on materials, including FTIR
• Work with various toxic chemicals and gases, solvents, acids, and bases, complying with Safety Datasheet requirements for safe handling
• Make recommendations on gas detector and other instrument decisions with respect to analytical techniques and chemistry
• Participate in the use of Statistical Process Control charts, performing control measurements and identifying out of control conditions
• Collaborate with scientific staff and Laboratory Systems Engineer to create and update procedures for testing, inventory, and safety.
• Demonstrate professional communication through verbal and written reports on test data generated including charts and graphs as necessary to effectively communicate the information
• Know and understand military and commercial filter specifications, including test conditions and quality limits for filter media and filters
• Investigate chemical compatibility of materials and instrument components
• Support production and R&D team with knowledge and research of chemical reactions and interactions
• Learn all applicable laboratory quality control procedures and policies
• Perform laboratory tasks (i.e. housekeeping, washing glassware, minor maintenance), acquire samples and perform analytical test using proper analytical methods and various laboratory instrumentation, perform physical tests (i.e. dust emission, particle size distribution, moisture content, breathing resistance)
• Support quality, production, and engineering with non-routine testing, research of specifications and procedures, assist with test plans, generate work orders, and suggest proper tests
• Actively participate in the lab SQUID (Safety, Quality, Utilization, Inventory, and Delivery) meetings maintaining the assigned SQUID metric section, reporting out in meetings
• Database entry of test results
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Proficient in math; including algebra, trigonometry, and statistics
• Knowledge of chemistry and chemical analytical techniques, background with the use of FTIR and GC preferred
• Proficient in common MS Office software (Word, Excel, Office 365, Teams)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work in a self-directed environment
• Troubleshooting skills and a mechanical aptitude

Preferred/Desired Skills or Experiences:

• Willing to be a team player
• Proficient in MiniTab
• Previous laboratory experience

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cadillac, MI is $60,000 to $75,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability