Chemist

Position overview: Chemist (Full Time)

Alpine Polytech is seeking a chemist who is excited to push the limits of polymer and materials performance testing in some of the most demanding environments on Earth. As an integral part of our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation, you will help design and execute rigorous test plans that help leading customers in energy, aerospace, automotive, other advanced industries qualify materials and components for real?world service conditions. You will join a fast-growing, highly technical team known for developing customized test regimens when existing standards are not enough, giving you the opportunity to combine hands?on lab work with problem?solving that directly influences field performance and reliability for our clients.

Technical duties and responsibilities

• Assess chemical SDS’s, oversee laboratory utilization of hazardous chemicals.
• Set up, conduct and analyze tests utilizing standards and specifications.
• Write final reports, gain review from peers, send to customers, revise as needed.
• Develop and coordinate comprehensive chemical safety programs.
• Prepare and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions as needed using the lab’s document control system.
• Maintain chemical and material inventories, including proper segregation, labeling, storage conditions, and expiration?date management.
• Receive, inspect, and log all incoming chemicals and test materials according to established SOP verifying sample integrity (labeling, packaging, condition) and reconcile with customers/stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly with customers and internal stakeholders regarding sample receipt, discrepancies, documentation needs, and status updates.
• Follow quality system requirements in all work, including use of controlled forms, revision?controlled documents, and proper corrections to records.
• Report nonconformances or safety concerns promptly and participate in corrective actions as requested.

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General, safety, and physical requirements

• Maintain a clean, organized work area consistent with laboratory safety and work-flow procedures.
• Comply with all lab safety policies, including proper PPE use, chemical handling, and waste management practices.
• Safely handle and move boxes and containers of chemicals and materials; must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications: Ideal candidate will have qualifications that include:

• Education in chemistry, science and/or chemical engineering (4 yr degree required).
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals or working in a laboratory, industrial, or O&G environment is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of lab testing methods and equipment.
• Expertise with MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Understanding SDS and typical safety precautions utilized while working with chemicals, may include storage, mixing and use of chemicals and disposal methods.
• Quality Control – conducting tests and inspections of products and processes to evaluate quality performance.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail – careful about details and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Self-motivated and able to work individually and/or in a team environment.