Analytical Chemist I/II
Boulder Scientific

Job Info

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Description

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 $57,000-68,000 annually, depending on experience. BSC offers medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and 401(k) with matching. See more about our offerings on our Opportunities page.

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

Boulder Scientific Company is seeking an Analytical Chemist. This person will conduct analysis and experimentation on substances to support our method development activities utilizing quantitative and qualitative analysis. The Analytical Chemist will utilize appropriate methodologies and instrumentation to perform all duties. This position is a day shift position, Monday-Friday. Level will be commensurate with experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Writes/revises standard operating procedures from method development and method transfer activities
• Maintains a laboratory notebook and writes reports on method development and validation activities
• Participates in continuous improvement activities as specified by the Analytical Services Director
• Troubleshoots samples and testing for Production, Pilot plant, and R&D
• Develops training materials and trains QC chemists in new analytical instrumentation and methods
• Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates analytical equipment associated with developed methods

Additional responsibilities for the II level:

• Designs studies and performs appropriate statistical analyses for method and equipment validation
• Independently and proactively identifies process gaps within Analytical Services and determines necessary remediation, including documentation, training, and equipment
• Monitors emerging technology in the analytical instrumentation space to determine suitability of advancements to BSC processes
• Initiates and manages organizational capital expenditure (CapEx) requests in purchase of new equipment
• Coordinates teams in the execution of special projects as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Science from four-year college or university with zero to five years of related industrial experience

Experience

• GC, NMR, and ICP experience desired
• Basic wet chemistry experience
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage method development projects
• Experience running experiments in safe manner with proper PPE
• Technical writing experience preferred
• Quality control experience preferred
• Method development experience preferred

Expected for the II level:

• GC, NMR, Autotitration, HPLC, IC, and ICP experience desired
• Familiarity with Preventative Maintenance and Performance Verification programs
• Working knowledge (including maintenance) of gloveboxes, fume hoods, ultrapure water systems, and compresses gasses
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and Lean/Six Sigma methodology

Work Environment

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 35 pounds. The employee will be required to wear appropriate PPE at all times.

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