Production Chemist - Ascensus Specialties
Newburyport, MA 01950
About the Job
Description
Ascensus Specialties is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team in Newburyport, MA as a Production Chemist. In this role, you will play a key part in executing routine chemical productions and process developments with precision and excellence. Collaborating closely with internal laboratory production colleagues, R&D experts, operational professionals, and quality assurance teams, you will contribute significantly to targeted development initiatives. Join us at Ascensus Specialties and be part of a dynamic team driving advancements in the chemical industry from our Newburyport, MA location.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs and completes routine chemical production based on written procedures or direct instruction within expected timelines.
- Ability to set up all required equipment for production of products and other related activities.
- Evaluates his/her projects/production (e.g. in process parameters and quality control measures) and offers suggestions for improvements.
- Capable of running routine in-process control tests based upon written and direct instructions.
- Responsible for maintaining a clear and detailed lab notebook and production records.
- Responsible for maintaining neat, clean and safe work area.
- Performs other duties of similar complexity as directed.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate degree in chemistry or engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in general inorganic and organic chemistry.
- Demonstrated experience in laboratory chemical processes and techniques.
- Experience working with products that may pose special hazards, such as air-sensitive, moisture-sensitive, pyrophoric, high-energy, toxic, high-potency, etc., as well as synthetic organic, organometallic, or inorganic chemistries and associated equipment and techniques (e.g., glove boxes, Schlenk techniques).
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage priorities and workflow.
- Capacity to work independently and handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in collaboration tools such as Teams, Salesforce, SharePoint, and Electronic notebooks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry or engineering with 0-2+ years of relevant experience.
Benefits
The compensation range for this role is $66,538 - $99,786/annually.
- Medical, Dental, Vision - effective day one of employment.
- 401(k) with company match with immediate vesting - effective first of the month, following date of hire.
- First 3% is matched dollar-for-dollar.
- Second 3% is matched at 70 cents on the dollar.
- 3 Weeks' Vacation.
- 12 Paid Holidays.
- Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD provided at no cost to employee.
Source : Ascensus Specialties