Analytical Chemist

Our daily manufacturing activity of wooden furniture and their metal parts need subsequent painting and polishing. We therefore require an Analytical Chemist to be responsible for performing advanced laboratory work on chemicals used in staining and painting furniture. We are seeking an Analytical Chemist to conduct routine analyses of chemical samples. In this role, you will utilize paint chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, and other techniques to analyze chemical compounds. You will also test samples for quality control purposes. In addition to performing these tests, you will monitor our inventory of consumables and reagents to ensure we have enough supplies to keep up with our furnishing schedule. Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry or a closely related field as well as experience performing analysis in a laboratory environment. Applicants must be good at preparing test solutions, compounds, and reagents and hands-on skills at conducting tests and advising and coordinating test procedures. Applicants must also demonstrate ability to determine chemical and physical properties, compositions, structures, relationships, and reactions of organic and inorganic compounds.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use GC, HPLC, and other techniques to analyze chemical samples of formulations, admixtures, or paint applications

Work with dyes, paints, pigments, coatings, and / or inks to develop materials (colorants, adhesives, etc.) that can be used for a vast array of purposes of wood stain and polishing and metal color finishing

Synthesize and characterize new products and their components (pigments, binders, solvents, antimicrobials) using chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry techniques.

Develop and improve and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods and monitor inventory of consumables and reagents

Measure the effect of heat, light, energy, and chemical catalysts on chemical substances to induce reactions on polished wood surfaces or metals.

Write technical papers and reports to management on preparing standards and specifications for processes, tests, and products.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS