Chief Chemist

CHIEF CHEMIST

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work safely in a heavy-industrial setting.
• Work collaboratively with a variety of people including hourly employees, engineers, planners, etc.
• Run a high-volume analytical laboratory with production responsibilities.
• Supervising multiple technicians with varying levels of education and experience
• Assure analytical equipment is kept in good working condition.
• Establish and run a satisfactory laboratory quality control/quality assurance (QAQC) program.
• Use, evaluate and improve upon existing analytical methods and develop new methods as required.
• Train analytical staff.
• Maintain laboratory chemical inventory.
• Responsible for other tasks as may be determined from time to time by management, consistent with position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science, Chemistry or closely related field (engineering, biology, etc.) or equivalent experience/training.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with analytical instruments (ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF, spectrophotometer, pH, conductivity, gas chromatograph, and carbon sulfur analyzer).
• Experience with wet chemistry methods/techniques (organic separation, titration, fusion, and sample preparation, e.g. acid digestion).
• Preferred experience with LIMS and analytical QA/QC programs.
• At least 3 years’ experience in an analytical laboratory.  
• Good understanding of laboratory safety practices.  
• Able to develop analytical methods for a variety of elements.  

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

• Lift up to 25 to 50lbs.
• Be available on call to troubleshoot and support the Laboratory and Mill for all shifts.
• Other non-typical shifts may be required.
• Computer use and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Must be able to mask fit and wear respirator.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather for short periods of time.