Chemist jobs in Springfield, OR

******Benefits******

• Shift(s): M-F, normal business hours
• Employee Incentive Program: Each position will come with a 5% target, 10% Stretch bonus, depending on company performance
• Competitive Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays (12 days)
• Full Health Benefit Coverage offered:
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Orthodontia (for dependents only)
• Company Paid Employee Life Insurance
  • Spousal & dependent coverage available for purchase
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • Must have 1 year of service
  • $8000.00 per year or $250.00 to $350.00 per credit hour.
  • Must secure a minimum passing grade of “B” or its equivalent or obtain a certification to receive any reimbursement. (Sliding Scale)
  • Approval must be obtained Before classes begin
  • Approved degreed programs such as: Chemistry, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Finance.
  • You must complete the program within 6 years.

Analytical Chemist, Springfield, OR

Arclin USA is currently seeking talent for an Analytical Chemist job in our Springfield, OR location. Reporting into the Analytical Services Manager, and working alongside Arclin's entire Research and Technology team, this position is responsible for providing pertinent, timely and reliable analytical chemistry support that allows us to quickly deliver on emergent technologies and be the undisputed technology leader in the markets we serve. This position is also responsible for supporting Technical Sales, Manufacturing and Quality in instances requiring a deeper chemical understanding of a product or by-product.

Analytical Chemist Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of novel analytical methods to better support R&T’s objectives
• Write analytical reports and maintain proper written records of results and activities
• Operation and maintenance of chromatography, spectroscopy, thermal and mechanical analysis instrumentation. This includes, but is not limited to, routine instrument operation, tracking and validating instrument performance metrics, performing preventative and emergency instrument maintenance, and ensuring necessary stocking of solvents, reagents and consumables
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the lab (including all technicians and chemists using analytical equipment)
• Follow safe work practices for the proper use, storage and disposal of chemicals
• Communicate with product groups requesting analysis to fully understand the problem they wish to solve. Choose analytical methods and experimental designs to best meet those needs

Analytical Chemist Job Requirements:

• M.S. in Polymer Science, Material Science, Chemistry, or other relevant discipline
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in polymeric material characterization
  
• Ability to work safely both independently and in groups in a lab setting.
• Knowledge of the chemistry of formaldehyde based phenolic and amino resins is an asset
• Experience in thermal analysis, spectroscopy and chromatography of polymeric materials
• Experimental design and project planning skills
• Strong logical reasoning and problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate safely in a manufacturing environment; this may include, but is not limited to potentially lifting up to 20 lbs, standing for extended periods of time bending, crouching, stooping, rotating, climbing stairs, or any combination of the aforementioned, etc.

**Please note: The above statements are designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.**

Experience

• 2 - 4 years: Analytical Chemistry

Education

• Masters or better in Chemistry or related field