QC Chemist I/II

Mead, CO

Full Time

Analytical

Entry Level

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Boulder Scientific Company (BSC) is headquartered in Mead, CO, and is a premier provider of organometallic compounds and other specialty chemicals used in a wide range of applications. BSC is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of metallocene catalysts and co-catalysts that are primarily used to produce metallocene polyethylene, polypropylene and elastomers,but also supplies products into Electronics, Pharmaceutical and Defense applications.BSC operates two sites in Northern Colorado, which include: a main production facility in Mead and a second facility in Longmont. BSC has continuously grown the sales of its products to existing and new customers and expects to continue on a high growth trajectory.

Pay for this role is $27.00-31.00 hourly, depending on experience. BSC offers medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and 401(k) with matching. See more about our offerings on ourOpportunities (https://www.bouldersci.com/opportunities/) page.

Boulder Scientific Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

We are seeking a QC Chemist I/II. This position will conduct quality control analysis on substances to support our Production, Pilot Plant, and R&D groups utilizing quantitative and qualitative analysis. The QC Chemist I/II will utilize appropriate analytical methodologies and instrumentation to perform all duties.

This is an hourly, 12-hour shift position. The QC Chemist I/II schedule is a day shift with a start time of 6:30am to 6:30pm. This position has the potential to transition into a night shift, from 6:30pm to 6:30am after a sufficient training period. All night shift hours pay a shift differential. The weekly rotation is:

Week 1: 36 hours worked on Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday Week 2: 48 hours (includes 8 hours of overtime pay) worked on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

Job Responsibilities (QC Chemist I)

• Performs analytical tests with the guidance of an experienced or Lead Chemist

• Focuses on final testing, but also performs in-process testing with guidance within 3 months of start

• Follows work instructions and test methods for product testing under supervision

• Consults batch records and developmental test methods for pilot plant testing

• Prepares laboratory standards and reagents

• Performs analyses safely and participates in safety improvements

• Performs instrument validations and maintenance with supervision

Additional Job Responsibilities (QC Chemist II)

• All duties of QC Chemist I in addition to below

• Independently perform work instructions and test methods

• Validates laboratory standards and reagents

• Performs instrument validations and maintenance with minimal to no supervision

• Peer review results when needed

• Troubleshoot methods and participate in method development under guidance of Lead Chemist

• Identifies safety and quality improvements

Qualifications

QC Chemist I: Bachelor's degree in Science with zero to three years of industrial experience

QC Chemist II: Bachelor's degree in Science with two to five years of industrial experience

Experience

• Basic wet chemistry experience

• Experience running experiments in safe manner with proper PPE

• Experience reviewing data

• Experience working in controlled environments and glove boxes preferred

• Quality control experience preferred

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee will be required to wear appropriate PPE at all times.