Analytical Chemist IV

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Job Description

The Analytical Department at the Albemarle Pasadena plant is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemist IV with a strong ability to solve routine and non-routine quantitative chemical problems using a variety of analytical techniques, and broader capabilities to lead site compliance with ISO standards.  Ideal candidate will have particular expertise in metal alkyl chemistry and Vibrational Spectroscopy techniques (particularly NMR), and practical knowledge of typical analytical chemistry techniques such as gas and ion-coupled chromatography, as well as industrial lab experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Master site chemistries in all production processes to be able to lead analytical non-routine process and product troubleshooting support using available and external analytical techniques.
• Provide technology leadership to the site quality control laboratory to ensure safe, high quality and efficient results are generated consistently 24/7.
• Support internal and ISO audits on an as needed basis.
• Provide training and consultation to laboratory technicians on daily, routine analytical operations in the site analytical laboratory.
• Maintain and improve existing LIMS system, including support for new products, and optimization of configuration to support improved workflows within the laboratory operation.
• Apply NMR characterization to metal alkyl and other site-produced products, as well as to characterize typical impurities and side reaction products.
• Develop robust chemical analysis methods to be successfully implemented in routine analysis.
• Interpret analytical and process data and communicate conclusions clearly to site technical staff, customers, and off-site project and peer analytical teams in written reports and oral presentations.
• Maintain excellence in safety, health and environment practices.

Education and Experience Requirements:

·       Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry, preferably with specific experience in organometallic chemistry, quantitative NMR analysis, or related disciplines.

·       Minimum 3 years’ experience in an industrial lab setting required, 5 years preferred.

·       Good understanding of the fundamentals of NMR and Chromatography, particularly GC, ICP and NMR.

·       Strong strategic thinking and analytical problem solving skills.

·       Excellent personal initiative and multi-tasking capability to balance individual and team responsibilities.

·       Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to interact and collaborate with both on-site production personnel as well as off-site analytical resources.

·       Strong interest in challenges of industrial analytical chemistry for a wide variety of products.

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