Entry Level Chemist

Description:

Some of what you could expect in your day to day activities:

• Work to help improve existing coatings.
• QC incoming raw and finish goods.
• Assist Chemist in the development of new coating technology and test coating properties.
• R&D Projects:
  • Scheduling and prioritizing assigned projects.
  • Progress reporting to the R&D Director.
  • Capable of designing, performing and summarizing of experiments.
  • Capable of testing developed products, both application and performance.
  • Capable of maintaining detailed records in the lab notebook.
• Quality Control:
  • Capability for setting QC standards if required.
  • Capable of recordkeeping and reporting of QC data and maintenance of samples.
• Manufacturing:
  • Capable of producing formulas for manufacturing, if required.
  • Capable of recordkeeping regarding formulations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree. (BS Degree preferred).
• Internship or Co-op experience preferred.
• Must be a self-starter, work well with minimal supervision.
• Must have knowledge of common laboratory concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Experience in formulation is preferred.
  

Additional Information:

• 2 openings available.
• Client is poised to hire quickly.
• Opportunity to work with unique and commercial/industrial products
  

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people