Chemist Job

Arkema; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Chemist to join their team. This role involves providing analytical support, managing multiple projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytical testing, particularly with gas chromatography, and possess excellent communication and leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking company committed to environmental responsibility and innovation, where your expertise will contribute to enhancing product quality and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in analytical testing in a lab setting.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to lab procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical data to facilitate decision-making.
• Develop and maintain SQC charts and analytical results.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and calibrate instrumentation.

Skills

Analytical Testing

Gas Chromatography

Communication Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Compass CDS

Job description

Arkema Inc. is actively recruiting for a Chemist to support our Beaumont facility. At Arkema, Chemists are responsible for providing support to operations and shipping to resolve, improve, test, and enhance products in an environmentally sound, responsible, and safe manner, in compliance with all Arkema, Inc. site requirements. The Chemist will manage multiple projects utilizing technical expertise for the Beaumont plant. This position reports directly to the Continuous Improvement Leader and has no direct reports.

This position is responsible for, but not limited to:

1. Providing analytical data to plant personnel, corporate personnel, and external customers to facilitate accurate decision-making.
2. Developing and maintaining SQC charts, spreadsheets, and analytical results.
3. Ensuring shipments released are on-specification.
4. Determining acceptable variability factors for analyses.
5. Compiling analyses and producing statistical data for customer or plant specification changes.
6. Owning and maintaining software applications specific to instruments and data analysis (LIMS & Compass CDS).
7. Leading troubleshooting efforts.
8. Calibrating and repairing instrumentation.
9. Maintaining adequate equipment and supplies for smooth laboratory operations.
10. Establishing and improving methodologies for wet chemistry, GC, IC, and TOC analyses.
11. Reviewing, revising, and developing standard lab procedures for analyses and instrument calibrations.
12. Assuming responsibilities of QC Manager in their absence and occasionally performing duties of Lab Technicians as needed.
13. Maintaining water operator license.
14. Participating in HSE responsibilities, including incident reporting, following OSHA guidelines, and using SDS.
15. Managing budgeted funds ethically and responsibly.
16. Training personnel on analytical procedures and test methods.
17. Managing, planning, and implementing special projects, acting as a technical interface between lab manager and technicians.
18. Providing technical support and developing objectives/projects for responsible areas.
19. Supporting ISO 9001 & ISO 14001, EPA, TCEQ, ASTM, and OSHA guidelines.
20. Following company policies, including the Code of Conduct.
21. Supporting site HES policies and promoting safety reporting and activities.

To be considered for this role, the following is required:

1. Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Chemistry.
2. Minimum 7 years of experience in analytical testing in a laboratory setting, with gas chromatography experience required.
3. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and advanced computer skills.
4. Leadership qualities, proactivity, and initiative.
5. Strong commitment to safety and adherence to lab procedures.
6. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.