Chemist III

Location: US - Fresno, TX (suburb of Houston)
Job Code: 3314
Job Grade: 72

1. of openings: 1

Description

Nalco Champion, an Ecolab Company, has an immediate need for aChemist IIIin our Energy Services -CorsiTechgroup located inFresno, Texas. If youare a dedicatedChemist IIIwith a proven track record of success we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering competitive base rates and benefits.

Job Overview

Primarily responsible for: The Chemist III position will provide advanced-level expertise of reverse emulsion polymerization by developing and utilizing experiences in laboratory work to effectively manage complex technical projects. The role will include assisting the Technical Director through a laboratory work including: invert emulsion polymerization, scaling up products, and emulsion stability and activation.

Territory/Location Information: This position is based inFresno, Texas.

Main Responsibilities

• Supports research efforts for polymer manufacturing with the supervision of higher level personnel or guidance from appropriate manager and can take lead role on a major project
• Does appropriate literature searches and during routine efforts starts learning about companies' different product lines.
• Helps scale up and do necessary paperwork to transition material from the lab environment towards a sellable product.
• Writes reports on completed work.
• Qualifies potentially new raw materials (substitutes) using procedures currently in place.
• Ensures compliance with group safety and environmental policies.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Advanced degree in Engineering with at least 5 - 7 years industry or lab experience.
• Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs or a ladder, and agile enough to squat and bend over (Agility Tests 1, 2a & 2b).

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in interdepartmental team environments
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and Access
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral, written and electronic communication and presentation skills are required
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent work ethic
• Self-starter, self-motivated, requiring minimum supervision
• Proficiency in Windows Office suite.