Associate Chemist (Entry-level)

LG; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading science and chemical company is seeking an Associate Chemist in Evansville, Indiana. This role involves performing analytical, environmental, and physical tests on raw materials and finished products. You will be responsible for developing new products, preparing submission materials, and collaborating with various departments. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related field and at least one year of relevant experience. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field is required.
• 1+ years of relevant chemistry or related scientific work experience.
• An understanding of hazardous waste handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate analytical and physical testing equipment.
• Formulate and design new products as directed.
• Conduct routine testing and interpret data with minimal supervision.
• Develop test methods for new supplies of raw materials.

Skills

Superior communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Strong training skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Related Scientific Field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

“We connect science to life for a better future.”

With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting‑edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science‑oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon‑neutral growth by 2030 and net‑zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

The Associate Chemist is responsible for analytical, environmental and physical testing. He or she also performs testing on raw materials and compounded products. This chemist will also participate in the development and formulation of new products under the direction of a Chemist or Senior Chemist. The Associate Chemist may provide any necessary technical support to various other departments. In addition, he or she is responsible for any other task the Chief Technology Officer deems necessary.

Essential Functions

• Maintain and operate Analytical, Environmental and Physical test equipment including:
  • FTIR
  • Dual Plate Rheometer
  • DSC
  • DMA
  • TGA
  • Titration (Karl Fisher, Epoxy, NCO, Amine)
  • Brookfield
  • Particle Size Analysis
  • Corrosion Chambers
  • Long term weathering
  • Physical (Tensile, Impact, Vibration)
• Formulate/ design new product
• Prepare product submission
• Takes test, experimental, product development or process research requests from supervisor, internal and external customers. Determines and performs routine testing/experiments and structured work assignments.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets data using established methods and issues reports to supervisor or internal customer with minimum supervision.
• Leads and coordinates implementation of assigned projects internal to own function with minimal supervision.
• Monitors and maintains instruments, troubleshoots product issues using standard procedures. Maintains operating supply inventories.
• Develop test methods
• Test new supplies of raw materials
• Submit new and/or reactivated gages and calibration standards to Gage Control
• Ensure customer needs are represented during selection of significant characteristics and during product design and development.
• Monthly review raw materials and samples to ensure items are properly identified
• May be responsible for handling hazardous waste

Skills / Competencies

• Superior communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong training skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Related Scientific Field required.

Experience

1+ years relevant chemistry or related scientific work experience

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires exposure to manufacturing environment operations, such as moving equipment, noise, fumes, vibrations, dust, etc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.