Chemist Technician I

Shelby American, Inc.; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in metal-based products is seeking a Chemist Technician I to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating with chemists and supporting manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality project execution. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and be proactive in managing multiple projects. With a commitment to continuous improvement and safety, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in a family-like atmosphere. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your technical expertise, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Signing Bonus

Medical

Dental

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k) / Roth with Employer Match

Underground, heated garage parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a laboratory/chemist technician.
• Ability to follow procedures and communicate technical data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned projects and sample generation process for customers.
• Maintain the Anodization line and manage laboratory equipment.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Time Management

Documentation Skills

Education

2-year A.S. in Chemistry

4-year B.S. in Chemistry (preferred)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Description

Who we are:

Stylmark is an employee-owned, customer focused organization and leader in designing and manufacturing metal-based products featuring vivid anodized colors – from aluminum and steel products to LED lighting and displays, showcases, mirrors, moldings, and more.

We collaborate with customers in retail, hospitality, entertainment and commercial interiors to turn visions into a performing solution. Our custom capabilities and flexibility to problem-solve help bring their visions to life.

Our Opportunity:

The Chemist Technician I will work closely with the Chemist and Anodization teams to support projects, sample generation to establish visual specifications and customers, and to support manufacturing as needed. The Chemist Technician will be able to operate independently, manage several projects at once, keep accurate records, execute support testing and other development / manufacturing activities. This position requires an individual who works well in a team setting and as an independently motivated contributor to ensure projects / tasks are accomplished with high quality and on time. This position requires good critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Chemist and Anodization team to support assigned projects and the sample generation process (for customers and quality).
• Will learn how to maintain the Anodization line for manufacturing and will be the primary backup for dayshift.
• Selecting and setting up the required lab equipment for tests, experiments, sample generation, and analyses.
• Assisting with compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and documenting results.
• Cultivates and grows technical knowledge to provide technical support to customers and colleagues within sales and other internal departments, recommending appropriate solutions where required.
• Supports continuous improvement projects.
• Assists in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) creation and improvement.
• Ensures adherence to all procedures and processes; especially, compliance with all safety procedures and regulations when handling chemical and hazardous substances.
• Manages and prioritizes projects and plans effectively to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Maintains, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Orders and inventories materials to maintain supplies.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Sound like you?

We are an entrepreneurial, family-like environment where everyone’s ideas matter and add value. We have fun, collaborate, and learn from each other to make the organization better and stronger for future success. Stylmark offers a strong total compensation package including:

• Market competitive salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Signing Bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) / Roth with Employer Match
• Underground, heated garage parking included

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2-year A.S.; a 4-year B.S. in chemistry is preferred, or at least 2 years’ experience as a laboratory / chemist technician.
• Ability to follow procedures, methods, and direction from both the Chemist and Anodization teams.
• Must be computer literate with good communication and time management skills. Must be willing to be proactive, take initiative, and follow up to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Capable of clear and concise communication of technical data, both written and oral.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent documentation skills.
• Must be flexible regarding working hours and overtime. Must be able to work overtime in the evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Chemist / Technician position within an anodizing manufacturing facility.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to execute physical activities within the lab and production areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch). Ability to lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 pounds.