General Summary:

The Associate Scientist performs standard and advanced test methods to meet method and customer requirements while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Setup, maintenance, calibration and operation of standard analytical equipment to meet method, quality and customer requirements.
• Records observations, data and results incompliance with method and quality program requirements.
• Prepares tests to meet method and quality program requirements.
• Analyzes data on standard analytical techniques
• Prepares reports for customers
• Develops methods and standard operating procedures
• Provides training on standard analytical techniques
• Provides assistance to technicians on data analysis on standard techniques
• Complies with safety and chemical hygiene programs
• Other job related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• BS in Chemistry or Engineering
• 2 5 years instrumentation and analysis experience
• S. or Ph.D. in chemistry or engineering 0- 2 year experience

• Ability to read, understand and apply standard and advanced laboratory techniques, test methods and procedures.
• Hands on experience with several of the following standard laboratory procedures including, but not limited to DSC, TGA, FT-IR, MFR, Instron, SEM, GPC, following ASTM, ISO.
• Solid foundation in working with chemicals, safe handling practices and storage.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Strong mathematical background including and statistical analysis.
• Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, data entry.
• Must function well within a team oriented organizational environment.
• Detail and results oriented.
• Ability to maintain flexibility for changing priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work environment may include areas of unpleasant extremes of cold and heat and potential exposure to fumes, airborne particulates, and/or hazardous chemicals requiring adherence to safety considerations
• Full spectrum vision to identify and distinguish color with ability for sharp focus in near and far vision
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects and fine instruments with fingers
• Handling, seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Occasional lifting, carrying objects weighing 15 lb or less
• Occasional pushing, pulling objects weighing 50 lb or less
• Ability to move about

Disclaimer Statement: Job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and/or knowledge, skills, and abilities required, but a description of the job's most important elements. Nothing in this description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.