The Associate Chemist position is responsible for operating the company’s analytical equipment in order to characterize carbon black made through Monolith’s proprietary process. Organization of resulting data and continuous improvement of data collection techniques are required. Some of the state-of-the-art analytical techniques include: Surface area analysis via gas adsorption (BET), titration analysis of carbon black samples, particle histogram via SEM and TEM, oil absorption number (OAN) analysis, ICP-OES elemental analysis, surface energy measurement and other techniques. 

Why you should be at Monolith:

• Inspiring work that makes a positive difference to the world 
• A collaborative and diverse environment where everyone has a voice 
• Competitive compensation and flexible work-life balance 
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn 

• You have a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field of study
• You are able to categorize information and explain research to team members
• You are coachable and willing to learn from experience
• You have the willingness to learn about or are familiar with statistical analysis metrics
• Yon consider yourself to be a problem solver and a self-starter
• You can adapt to change in a dynamic and evolving environment

• Arrange and categorize all experiments 
• Perform applications analysis; inks, plastics, rubber, batteries, etc. 
• Demonstrate a high level of safety awareness and conviction 
• Continuously improve the analytical and application data collection and the organization of said data 
• Actively participate in brainstorming and problem-solving in a team setting to identify solutions 
• Learn all analytical testing techniques for carbon black including how to perform QAQC work at the Hallam plant, OC1 
• Perform off-shift QAQC duties at OC1 with no more than one-fifth of working time for the first year of employment 
• Performs other duties as needed 

• You will work in an office and lab setting at our technical center in Lincoln, Nebraska.
• Monday-Friday, 40 hrs/wk, weekend availability as needed 

Disclaimer 

The above statements are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the job requirements. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job. Monolith reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.