Chemist

Laboratory Chemist

Industry: Adhesive Formulations

Location: Chattanooga, TN 32 Lost Mound Drive, Chattanooga TN 37406

Duration: Very long term beyond a year. Potential conversion to perm if business climate continues as expected.

Must have bachelor's in Chemistry and at least 2 years of hands on experience with hands on bench work in a lab environment. Will need to be exceptionally detailed and able to work with a highly meticulous Senior Scientist to assist in developing new formulations. May also conduct some patent research. Will mostly provide support to the R&D group while. Will also provide customer related support as well as plant QA validation support. This laboratory chemist position is in an application laboratory where the primary scope of work consists of aiding the development of polymer dispersions while supporting manufacturing. The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of solutions, mixtures, and compounds
• Mechanical testing
• Chemical analysis
• Organizing and maintaining documentation

Skills: We desired a candidate with three years of laboratory experience, familiar with pH measurement, safe laboratory practices, and organic or polymer chemistry. Experience with technical documentation and chemical literature desired. Must have basic knowledge of chemical handling and chemical storage. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with an entrepreneurial mindset while performing day-to-day laboratory tasks.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry required. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must have a strong work ethic and self-motivation. High energy. Eager to take direction and get things done.

Schedule: 5 days a week, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm (1 hour lunch)

Pay rate: Depending on experience ranges from $20 - $28.00 per hour