Analytical Chemist II — Materials & Method Development

First Solar; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar in the United States is seeking an analytical chemist to perform routine and specialized material analyses in support of production, procurement, and refinement.

You will operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, prepare samples, manage data, and contribute to method development in a safety-conscious environment.

Requirements include an associate degree in chemistry and 7+ years in an analytical lab, with experience in polymer analysis or related fields preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemistry or closely related field required.
• BA or BS in chemistry, materials science or closely related field preferred.
• Coursework in analytical chemistry, polymers, and inorganic or solid-state chemistry preferred.
• At least 7 years’ experience in an analytical laboratory environment or academic equivalent experience required.
• Experience in an environment involving polymer analysis, thermal analysis, and wet chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine and specialized analysis of material using defined methods.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Keep complete and accurate records of laboratory activities.
• Responsible for data management and interpretation.
• Protect the integrity of test samples by maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
• Work safely at all times, promptly reporting any safety issues to laboratory management.
• Provide support to analytical chemists in the development of new analytical methods.
• Design and conduct projects to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Data management

Instrument maintenance

Sample preparation

Method development

Safety awareness

MS Office

JMP

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in chemistry

BA/BS in chemistry

Tools

WDXRF

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

First Solar in the United States is seeking an analytical chemist to perform routine and specialized material analyses in support of production, procurement, and refinement.

You will operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, prepare samples, manage data, and contribute to method development in a safety-conscious environment.

Requirements include an associate degree in chemistry and 7+ years in an analytical lab, with experience in polymer analysis or related fields preferred.