Analytical Chemist - Military Veterans

Analytical Chemist


Montgomery County, PA


Full-Time


M-F, 1st Shift


6mo contract (potential to extend or go perm)


Compensation: $25-40/hr, flexible depending on experience





Kelly is looking for an Analytical Chemist to work with our client who focuses on developing specialty additives that support the production and performance of waterborne polymer dispersions and Coatings formulations. We are looking for talented and motivated scientists to join us in this adventure! 





Job Description:


The Analytical Chemist will support the development and characterization of new molecules and processes for specialty additives that enhance the performance of waterborne polymer dispersions and coatings formulations. The Analytical Chemist will work in a GMP setting and use various analytical techniques, such as GC, HPLC, LC, UV/Vis, KF, etc., to ensure the quality and safety of the products and processes. The Analytical Chemist will also collaborate with other research teams in different scientific domains, such as organic/polymer chemistry, chemical reaction engineering, microbiology, and process safety. 





Key Responsibilities

• Understand and respect all site safety rules. 
  
  
• Maintain good laboratory practices - includes working in a shared lab environment with other scientists, accurately documenting work done 
  
  
• Perform analytical testing and characterization of molecules, intermediates, and final products using various techniques, such as GC, HPLC, LC, UV/Vis, KF, etc. 
  
  
• Interpret and report the analytical data and results internally and externally 
  
  
• Support the development of new molecules and processes in different disciplines, such as organic/polymer chemistry, chemical reaction engineering, mixing, etc. 
  
  
• Develop and validate analytical methods and protocols for new and existing products and processes 
  
  
• Follow GMP guidelines and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards 
  
  
• Periodically summarize results and discuss conclusions with the project team and the analytical team.
  
  
• SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Understand and follow key safety policies and procedures for the site, including but not limited to the following: Emergency response / Crisis management / evacuation guidelines. Visitor Safety Policy. Housekeeping. Know the location of first aid and emergency response equipment, chemicals, and chemical documentation.
  
  

• You can count on us:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• To carry out guided research where observation, independent deduction and directional input will be encouraged.
  
  
• To support and train you on the lab work and safety associated with it
  
  
• To give you the opportunity to interact with the different research teams in several scientific domains (e.g., microbiology, analytical, process safety,)
  
  
• To develop your project management skills and knowledge on methodology for product development from the laboratory to the industrial scale Requirements:
  
  
  
  
  
  • BS degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field 
    
    
  • 1-5 years of industry experience in analytical chemistry techniques, such as GC, HPLC, LC, UV/Vis, KF, etc. 
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  • GC highly preferred
    
    
  
  
  
• Experience in working in a GMP setting and following quality and safety standards 
  
  
• Interest in hands on laboratory work 
  
  
• Proactivity, autonomy and open-mindedness 
  
  
• Good written and oral communication skills 
  
  
• Ability to work on several projects 
  
  
• Be able to solve problems