Senior Lab Chemist: Quality & Process Innovation

michelinhr; Sandy Springs (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

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Job summary

Michelin in Anderson, SC seeks an experienced Lab Chemist to join a large rubber manufacturing plant. You will perform measurements, calibrations, and material investigations while ensuring strict quality and safety standards in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role offers opportunities to work on new methods and instruments, train colleagues, and contribute to production reliability. Entry-level candidates considered; prior lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to foster a collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Prior experience in a laboratory setting is preferred but not required for entry-level candidates.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to successfully implement solutions.
• A dedication to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to work a day-shift rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform measurements and calibrations per established methods and schedules.
• Assist in raw material investigations to ensure flawless production processes.
• Meet raw material release demands for production, ensuring alignment with quality standards.
• Deliver measurement and calibration results, along with calibrated equipment and documentation, to users within required time frames.
• Manage laboratory consumables to maintain a well-stocked and efficient lab environment.
• Complete measurements and calibrations per SOPs, including safety, transport, and traceability.
• Ensure measurement results are reliable and communicate nonconformities for resolution.
• Apply metrology quality requirements and verify conditions (temperature, hygrometry, calibration).
• Share knowledge through training plans for fellow team members.
• Provide support in resolving production, safety, and environmental issues.
• Supervise quality control daily with warehouse and production teams.
• Conduct chemical tests for raw material acceptance, auditing, and process control.
• Work on special projects setting up new methods and instruments.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork abilities

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Safety culture

Day-shift rotating schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Michelin in Anderson, SC seeks an experienced Lab Chemist to join a large rubber manufacturing plant. You will perform measurements, calibrations, and material investigations while ensuring strict quality and safety standards in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role offers opportunities to work on new methods and instruments, train colleagues, and contribute to production reliability. Entry-level candidates considered; prior lab experience preferred.