Chemist

Arconic; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic seeks a Chemist to provide technical support and leadership for Chemical Lab operations, overseeing production process monitoring and quality issue resolution. You will develop and validate testing methods to ensure customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements are met.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration to drive process improvements, support product quality, and promote operational excellence within the Chemistry Lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship not available.
• This position is subject to ITAR requirements; U.S. person status required.

Responsibilities

• Support testing of samples from production according to ASTM methods and customer specs.
• Maintain and re-standardize laboratory reagents.
• Adhere to Chemical Safety procedures and QA documentation.
• Contribute to ISO 17025, NADCAP MTL, AS9100 and IATF 16949 compliance and continuous improvement.
• Review results, maintain SPC processes, and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment: calibration, sample prep, routine maintenance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent degree

Tools

ICP-OES

FTIR

X-ray Fluorescence

Gas Chromatography

pH/Conductivity Meter

Titrations

Rheology

Job description

The Chemist provides technical support and leadership for Chemical Lab operations while supporting production process monitoring. This role investigates and resolves quality-related issues within assigned areas, develops and validates testing methods and processes to ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The Chemist collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, support product quality, and promote operational excellence.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support technician testing of samples from production and aluminum product release according to ASTM testing methods, industry and customer specifications.
• Maintain and re-standardize Laboratory reagents
• Demonstrate competence to Chemical Safety procedures
• Maintain Quality Assurance documentation and testing methods for the Chemistry Lab.
• Responsible for adhering to and contributing to process/method improvements for all relevant ISO 17025, NADCAP MTL, AS9100 and IATF 16949 programs
• Review results, maintain SPC processes, and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Demonstrate competence of analysis techniques for Hot Mill coolants, Cold Mill coolants, Cast House Waters, Mill Finishing & PT / Wet Lab and support Oil House Technicians/Engineer
• Lab equipment, which includes calibration, sample preparation, and routine maintenance of machines such as:
• pH/Conductivity Meter
• Auto and manual titrations
• Water, oils and process fluid analysis
• Surface Roughness Meter
• ICP-OES
• FTIR
• X-ray Fluorescence
• Turbidity Meter
• Gel Permeable Chromatography
• Gas Chromatography
• Rheology

Qualifications

You have (required):

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Exceptional candidates also have (preferred):

• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective quality problem solving skills to the root cause and the ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply quality systems, basic statistical techniques, metrology, inspection and test methods.
• Experience with ISO 17025, AS9100, NADCAP MTL and/or IATF 16969.
• Ability to work independently and respond to issue impacting testing/lot release in a timely manner.