Production Chemist Job at Ascensus Specialties in Newburyport

Production Chemist

Application Deadline: 31 January 2025

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Newburyport, MA

Reporting To: Laboratory Production Manager

Description

Performs routine chemical productions and process developments based on provided work instructions and training in a safe and high-quality manner. Works collaboratively with internal laboratory production colleagues, R&D, operations, and quality during directed development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs and completes routine chemical production based on written procedures or direct instruction within expected timelines.
• Ability to set up all required equipment for production of products and other related activities.
• Evaluates his/her projects/production (e.g. in process parameters and quality control measures) and offers suggestions for improvements.
• Capable of running routine in-process control tests based upon written and direct instructions.
• Responsible for maintaining a clear and detailed lab notebook and production records.
• Responsible for maintaining neat, clean and safe work area.
• Performs other duties of similar complexity as directed.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in chemistry or engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in general inorganic and organic chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience in laboratory chemical processes and techniques.
• Experience working with products that may pose special hazards, such as air-sensitive, moisture-sensitive, pyrophoric, high-energy, toxic, high-potency, etc., as well as synthetic organic, organometallic, or inorganic chemistries and associated equipment and techniques (e.g., glove boxes, Schlenk techniques).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Capacity to work independently and handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in collaboration tools such as Teams, Salesforce, SharePoint, and Electronic notebooks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or engineering with 0-2+ years of relevant experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision - effective day one of employment.
• 401(k) with company match with immediate vesting - effective first of the month, following date of hire.
  • First 3% is matched dollar-for-dollar.
  • Second 3% is matched at 70 cents on the dollar.
• 3 Weeks' Vacation.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD provided at no cost to employee.