Chemist 1

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

At EMD Electronics, as a Chemist 1, you will execute routine assignments autonomously within established procedures, applying specialized technical expertise in analytical/scientific methods and operational processes.

• Conduct routine chemical suitability tests and primary reviews using standardized methodology.
• Operate analytical equipment and software, accurately documenting and inputting data (including stoichiometry and unit conversions) into process management systems.
• Maintain complete, accurate records consistent with quality guidelines.
• Support general laboratory functions by performing equipment maintenance, running performance verifications and calibrations, managing supplies and waste, and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Identify quality improvement opportunities in compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS), including writing deviation records and contributing to the document management program by creating and updating department SOPs.
• Coordinate basic process, quality, and safety improvement projects with management support.
• Communicate operational status and deviations to supervisors.
• Support internal teams, quality, and customer audits, and provide basic technical feedback.
• Complete all required policy trainings and conduct job functions safely, prioritizing responsibilities in alignment with department goals and core values.
• Possible weekend work
• Onsite position
  
  

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc) OR High School Diploma or GED with 4 years life science industry experience
• 2 years laboratory, and/or quality review experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be a self-starter and to multitask, work as an individual contributor and as a member of a diverse team, a skilled problem solver, and have a strong passion for continuous improvement and quality
• Ability to function independently and efficiently under the guidance of management
• Ability to recognize existing problems, foresee potential problems, and implement measures to eliminate or reduce the probability of occurrence and/or minimize their impact
  
  

Pay Range for this position - $31/hr - $48/hr

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education Pay, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!