Chemist I

Company Information

Antylia Scientific Company is a market leader of high quality, innovative Inorganic and Organic Certified Reference Materials.

The company provides an unparalleled selection of inorganic standards for AA, ICP, ICP / MS and LC-ICP / MS; and organic standards for GC, GC / MS, LC, and LC / MS.

Its products are used in laboratories around the world, conforming to international environmental and safety standards.

Job Description

Job Title : Chemist I

Reports To : Manager, Production

Position Location : N. Charleston, SC

FLSA Status (Exempt / Non-Exempt) : Exempt

Position Summary :

The Chemist I will involve all manufacturing tasks related to the production of the company’s inorganic products. Responsibilities include manufacturing, handling and packaging of spiked filter media along with concentrates and single / multi-element reference solutions as per standard operating procedures.

The incumbent must be a dynamic individual who can multi-task and perform various activities associated with manufacturing operations while adhering to all safety policies and high quality Standard Operating Procedures.

This position requires hands on chemistry lab work and will report to the Inorganic Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist and manufacture inorganic chemical products using knowledge of chemistry principles
• Assist in inventory management including organization of inventory, weighing actual hands-on inventory, and updating LIMS
• Ability to handle large projects independently and meet required deadlines
• Adhere to all safety, quality, process, housekeeping and company policies / procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements
• Adhere to inventory management policies, procedures and practices to ensure uninterrupted flow of material in support of production build schedules
• Communicate exceptions to established / agreed upon schedules to all affected parities internal and external.
• Actively participate with internal support organizations to ensure product quality and delivery schedules meet customer specifications and expectations
• Troubleshoot products that exhibit special process problems
• Identify, define and support intra / inter departmental continuous improvement activities / initiatives to successfully support operations and the corporate strategic vision
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related field from an accredited higher learning institution or equivalent experience.
• Up to 2 years laboratory experience. Inorganic chemistry experience preferred.
• Experience with general chemistry glassware, lab supplies and concentrated acid handling
• Experience with hot block digestion, auto pipettes, and sample preparation preferred
• Basic mathematics and familiarity with general chemistry calculations
• Self-motivated individual who possesses the ability to analyze, organize, plan, prioritize assignments, multi-task and achieve results through process focused production
• Ability to develop realistic / achievable action plans to support organizational objectives and strategies
• Quick learner, ability to pick up and create procedures and processes quickly.
• Ability to prioritize work as needed and taking direction from Management
• Project management training and experience is beneficial
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office products, and the ability to use email.
• Knowledgeable / familiarity in the areas of Lean Manufacturing, process control
• Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization.

This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities associated with it.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.