Plant Chemist

Job Title:
Plant Chemist

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About The Job
The Plant Chemist is responsible for all aspects of the Verona laboratory. This includes lab equipment setup and periodic preventative maintenance and calibration of such equipment. The Plant Chemist is responsible for stocking the lab with all necessary consumables for normal lab operation. They are responsible for routine analysis of production samples and outbound customer samples. The Plant Chemist is responsible for continued development and implementation of the Quality Control / Quality Assurance (QCQA) program in collaboration with the Quality Team Leader and Senior Chemist. This position uses collected sample data to generate certificate of analysis reports for outbound truck shipments.

• Operation and routine calibration / maintenance of standard laboratory equipment including the LECO Carbon Sulfur, XRF, Reactivity testing equipment, Muffle Furnace, various Lab Crushers, Splitters, and Sieve Analysis devices
• General housekeeping of the main laboratory and prep laboratory
• Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced with the necessary materials
• Collect and analyze production samples at required intervals or as directed by Operations Manager or Team Lead position.
• Enter the resulting quality data into the LIMS software and inform the appropriate supervisor or manager of the results.
• Analyze required customer loadout samples.
• Create Certificate of Analysis documentation for all outbound truck shipments
• Supervises, schedules, and organizes the daily work of the Lab Technicians
• Keeps attendance records on all laboratory personnel and submits biweekly reports for laboratory personnel to the payroll department
• Maintains employee evaluations, goals, and objectives
• Assures that all employees under their supervision are provided with a safe, clean work area and that they know and follow all Company policies and normal industrial practices pertaining to safety.
• Employees are expected to perform other responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science or Associates Degree in Chemistry or other relevant field of study preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years of laboratory experience required.
• Knowledge: Must have an understanding of laboratory analytical procedures, customer specifications, and certification reporting requirements. Special consideration will go to candidates that have experience with XRF. Must have a working knowledge of statistics including statistical process control and the use of control charts.
• Skills: The individual must have good time management skills to perform sample preparation and analysis in a timely fashion to keep the kiln operators and operations manager aware of the status of the kiln. Must be able to troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate various lab instruments.
• Abilities: The individual must have the ability to observe the work environment, collect data and independently solve problems or make recommendations for correcting identified deficiencies.
• Behaviors: Strong communication and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Schedule: Must be willing to be on call on off shifts and/or weekends when needed to assist with issues.

The Fine Print
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About MLC
MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company's expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit