What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Chemist position at Atoco?
Atoco, Inc. is a startup company founded by the distinguished scientist Prof. Omar Yaghi, the inventor of MOF and COF chemistry, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2025. Atoco is currently working on technologies in the fields of atmospheric water harvesting and CO2 capture. www.atoco.com
This position will be manufacturing and doing quality control of various reticular materials.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manufacture reticular materials at a variety of production scales and perform comprehensive characterization of the physical and chemical properties.
- Ensure proper labeling, segregation, and storage of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
- Perform material transfers between storage, processing, and production areas, maintaining accurate records.
- Operate and monitor production equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Conduct quality control checks from raw material inspection, in-process monitoring, and final testing to improve chemical manufacturing yield and quality.
- Support scale-up activities from lab/pilot scale to mass production, collaborating with R&D and engineering teams during process transfers.
- Track production output, batch records, and yields; escalate deviations to supervisors promptly.
- Adjust process parameters under supervision to maintain target output quality.
- Maintain an electronic notebook detailing all data measured, observations, and steps performed
- Perform periodic reporting to management
Qualifications
- B.S. in chemistry or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years of industry experience
- Familiar with health and safety procedures in chemical production environment
- Experience working in regulated GMP environment and with heavy machinery
- Thrive in a culture that values diversity, collaboration, precision, and learning.
- Strong commitment to operational excellence in the lab, office, and chemical plant environment.
- Follow procedures with keen attention to details and approach problems with critical thinking.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.