Chemist I

Quaker Houghton; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Volunteer Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Parental Leave

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Savings Plan

Job summary

Quaker Houghton seeks a laboratory analyst to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis for current or new products in a laboratory setting. You will implement new test methods to improve capabilities, accuracy, and efficiency, and report results clearly to drive technical discussions.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, performing tests, and providing analytical service to internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis/tests in a laboratory setting.
• Develop and implement analytical test methods to improve capabilities and accuracy.
• Record observations clearly and report results to support technical exchanges.

Responsibilities

• Execute and conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis/tests in a laboratory setting.
• Implement new analytical test methods to enhance capabilities, efficiency and accuracy.
• Carry out prescribed analytical tests to answer questions and address customer problems.
• Maintain equipment, glassware and workspace; dispose of laboratory waste properly.
• Provide analytical service to internal and external customers based on chemists' expertise; visit customers when required to assist the Commercial team.
• Ensure equipment and machines are managed with regards to safety, maintenance, calibration and availability.
• Perform project work in cooperation with internal and external contacts.

Job description

Job Summary

Under close supervision, formulates and conducts qualitiative and quantitative analysis/tests in a laboratory setting for current and or new products. Analysis contributes to process improvements, performance, and overall customer product experience.

Job Description

Executes, formulates and conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis/tests in a laboratory setting for current and or new products.
Implement new or improved analytical test methods to enhance capabilities, efficiency and accuracy (repeatability & reproducibility).
Carry out prescribed analytical tests and determinations, in order to answer questions and address problems of customers.
Clearly and orderly record all observations and data. Report results in a clear and concise manner to enhance technical exchange
Maintain equipment glassware and workspace in order to keep them clean and well-functioning. Properly dispose of all laboratory waste. Participate in ensuring good management of laboratory equipment and storage spaces for chemicals and raw materials. Comply with housekeeping rules.
Provide analytical service and knowledge to internal and external customers based upon the chemists’ current level of expertise. Visit customers when required to assist the Commercial team.
Ensure that all equipment and machines in your area of control are managed with regards to safety, maintenance, calibration, and availability.
Perform project work in cooperation with a variety of internal and external contacts.

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.