Distillation Chemist Level II.

Bedoukian Research Inc; Connecticut; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Distillation Chemist Level II at a forward-thinking company in Danbury, Connecticut. This role is pivotal in purifying organic chemicals through advanced distillation techniques, ensuring high product quality, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a BS in Chemistry and have 2-5 years of relevant experience, demonstrating proficiency in vacuum distillation and gas chromatography. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers a competitive compensation package, including medical and dental benefits, profit sharing, and a 401k plan. If you're passionate about chemistry and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Bonus Program

Profit Sharing

401k

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in distillation and proficiency in vacuum distillation.
• Knowledge of organic and analytical chemistry principles required.

Responsibilities

• Purify organic chemicals using distillation techniques and maintain production records.
• Monitor process parameters to ensure product quality and assist in training new hires.

Skills

Vacuum Distillation

Gas Chromatographic Analysis

Organic Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Troubleshooting

Data Correlation

Education

BS in Chemistry

Related Field

Tools

Analytical Equipment

Distillation Equipment

Job description

An exciting role as a Distillation Chemist Level II, based in Danbury, Connecticut.

Day Shift (1st Shift) Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 3:00pm

This function provides purification of organic chemicals using distillation techniques and related support systems. Duties may include transporting, weighing, pumping, mixing, cooling, analysis of various chemical substances, and completion of batch process documentation and administrative tasks. May be required to assist in the training of new hires. This involves a range of activities including:

1. Monitoring of process parameters to ensure product quality, yields and lot consistency. May be expected to assess sub-optimal distillation conditions, discuss and recommend corrective system parameters.
2. May prepare test results or reports as directed.
3. May assist in training or serve as a technical resource for Distillation Technicians and Distillation Chemist I.
4. Reference available documentation to determine appropriate distillation parameters, and adhere to the production schedule.
5. Maintain all necessary production, safety, inventory, training, and other records and/or logs as required, in written and/or computer format.
6. Receives and carries out instructions on specific assignment objectives.
7. Read, understand, and carry out all department and companywide SOPs.
8. Be prepared to assist and carry out instructions in an emergency or high-stress scenario.
9. Sets up and adjusts distillation equipment. Will operate heating, cooling, vacuum and pressure systems.
10. Transport, weigh, mix and pump chemical materials.
11. Uses analytical equipment for assessing quality of distillation cuts and final products. Understands principles of operation of the equipment and can interpret results. With supervision, can modify process parameters to accommodate unexpected deviations from the norm.
12. Proper care, safety, maintenance and usage of technology, equipment, and/or systems.
13. Maintain an organized and clean work area.
14. Understands and complies with all BRI safety, environmental, food safety policies and procedures.
15. Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS in Chemistry or related field and two to five years’ experience in distillation.
• Be proficient in comprehension and knowledge of the principles and techniques of vacuum distillation and gas chromatographic analysis.
• Must have knowledge of the principles and techniques of organic and analytical chemistry.
• Ability to learn, and apply interchangeably, Metric and Imperial standards of weights and measures.
• Must be able to identify batch variation and understand when to alert a supervisor.
• Be able to identify problematic issues in equipment within the department.
• Can correlate data from related processes and apply that information in troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Be proficient in abilities and skills involving the operation of vacuum distillation and support equipment.
• Must be able to attain knowledge of piping and valve operations to control processes.
• Be proficient in conducting gas chromatographic analyses and interpreting results.
• Must be able to learn and apply the evaluation of materials by odor.

We offer… a competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, bonus program, profit sharing and 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.