Sr. R&D Chemist

American Refining Group Inc.; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

ESOP & 401(k)

Job summary

American Refining Group Inc. seeks a Sr. R&D Chemist to design new products, develop analytical methods, and support refinery analytical needs. The role involves using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, ED-XRF, and ICP-OES, plus maintaining instruments and methods.

You will collaborate with the commercial team, present projects to management, and help advance safety and quality initiatives across R&D and QC labs.

Qualifications

• MS in Chemistry or BS with 5+ years related experience.
• Proficient in SPC, analytical instrumental analysis, method development.
• Strong computer and electronics skills; DOE and statistics experience.
• Ability to perform all R&D chemist I & II duties and identify improvement areas.

Responsibilities

• Designs new products and technology; develops solutions and advises management.
• Performs method development and routine analyses using UV-Vis, FTIR, HPLC, GC, ED-XRF, ICP-OES.
• Maintains analytical instrumentation and calibration/verification of methods.
• Supports instrument maintenance in R&D and QC labs.
• Develops and conducts Gage R&R of analytical procedures in R&D and QC.
• Interfaces with commercial team members and customers as required.
• Presents technical projects to senior management.

Skills

SPC

Analytical instrumentation

Method development

Statistics

DOE

Continuous improvement

Computers & electronics

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

MS in Chemistry

BS in Chemistry + 5 years experience

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

ED-XRF

ICP-OES

Job description

Compensation: Full-time, Exempt (E51) commensurate with experience.

Company Information:

ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company .

Scope & Responsibilities of Sr. R&D Chemist : (Not limited to)

• Designs new products and technology. Creativity and original thought required to develop solutions to problems stated in more general terms. Handles product and technology problems. Makes judgments and recommendations to management.
• Performs both method development and routine analytical analysis using analytical instrumentation such as: UV Vis, FTIR, HPLC, GC, ED-XRF, and ICP-OES.
• Maintains analytical instrumentation and calibration/verification of analytical methods.
• Support analytical instrumentation maintenance in both the R&D and QC labs.
• Develops and conducts Gage R&R of analytical procedures in both R&D and QC.
• Interfaces, as required, with the commercial team members and customers.
• Provides formal presentations of technical projects to senior management.
• Performs atmospheric and vacuum distillation work to support crude assays.
• Learns R&D pilot plant operations and performs bench test methods simulating refinery processes.
• Stays current with new analytical technologies and regularly attends industry-related meetings and seminars.
• Assists Refinery Process Engineers and Operations in establishing on-line instrumentation.
• Develops standard operating procedures and provides associated training of the SOPs.
• Performs product and technology development with some oversight from more senior technical staff. Has more latitude within approved assignments or projects to meet goals and strategies for a work group. Work is typically reviewed by a Manager or more senior chemist.
• May direct the work of junior technical staff and technicians. Provides some input regarding project direction and resources.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

Benefits Available to Sr. R&D Chemist :

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Optical & Prescription
• Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
• Short & Long-term Disability Coverage
• Paid Holidays & Personal Days
• Education & Employee Assistance Plans
• Employee Stock Ownership & 401 (k) Plans

Education & Experience for Sr. R&D Chemist :

• MS in Chemistry or BS in Chemistry plus 5 years related experience or equivalent
• Proficient in SPC, analytical instrumental analysis, method development, statistics and/or advanced training in continuous improvement methodology
• Strong Computer and Electronics skills, Design of Experiments, Statistics, Method Development, Validation and Documentation.
• Ability to perform all R&D chemist I & II duties plus: Identify areas for improvement in the lab.

Other Qualifications of Sr. R&D Chemist :

• Analytical Chemistry
• Sample Collection
• Scientific Testing
• Test Monitoring
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within field.
• Successful completion of all company mandated &/or job-related training programs deemed appropriate.

Physical & Cognitive Demands of Sr. R&D Chemist :

COGNITIVE DEMANDS: Meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently, independent judgments, work with a team, communicating, reading comprehension, instruct/synthesize, critical thinking/troubleshooting. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: seeing (including colors), speaking, hearing, smelling, sitting, walk/climb, stand/reach, listening, writing. Push/pull/lift/carry 50 pounds.

Additional Notes:

This position, as well as every other position at American Refining Group, is required to conduct their work at a high level of safety and quality performance. We require our employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures and expect they will help and encourage colleagues to do so as well. Our goal is to strive for a Zero-Incident environment that is a benefit to our employees and community. Our commitment to safety is identified as one of our core values: “Safety is our Compass”. Employees are expected to understand and operate under current Process Safety Management guidelines in accordance with their role. Adherence to our Refinery Conduct of Operations in refinery and safety-sensitive functions is critical to our ongoing commitment to reliable operations.

American Refining Group, Inc. executes and maintains an ISO certified Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service. Employees are expected to understand and operate under the guidelines of the Quality Management System while executing the functions of their position.

ARG culture promotes ongoing training and mentoring that is intended to be a developmental partnership for all (employees are subject to ongoing performance reviews and feedback).

This is not a job bid - external recruiting is being conducted concurrently with internal posting. Applicant will be selected based on qualifications and a job interview; final selection will rest solely with the Company.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

EEO Employer –ARG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in our recruiting and employment practices. If assistance is needed to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources.