Analytical Chemist

ACTEGA North America, Inc. is a member of ALTANA and a leading manufacturer of Specialty Coatings & Chemicals for the Printing and Packaging industries, as well as one of the largest suppliers of inks and coatings in North America, operating out of US, Canada, and Mexico.

As one of the four divisions of ALTANA which develops and produces high-quality innovative products in the specialty chemicals industry, ACTEGA North America operates as the US based platform for all market segments served by ACTEGA. In 2019, revenues for ALTANA were over $2.57B USD and continue to grow today.

General Summary:

The Analytical Chemist is responsible for working in a laboratory environment and performing routine and non-routine analysis on specialized analytical equipment to identify and solve root cause product concerns as well as qualify raw materials. The Analytical Chemist is also responsible for developing new analytical methods for chromatography, spectroscopy, microscopy, rheology, and other analytical techniques.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

· Support and promote a culture of safety first by personal demonstration of appropriate safety behaviors and actively caring about others.

· Support investigation of customer complaints and manufacturing nonconformities, raw materials qualifications, research projects, and unknown sample identification by performing instrumental analyses

· Set-up laboratory procedures, equipment, and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control.

· Use statistical tools to evaluate both the test methods as well as the validity of results

· Ensure equipment calibration and maintenance

· Prepares chemical solutions for use in analysis (e.g. solvent extraction)

· Analyze, document, and report results

· Provide assistance to laboratory personnel as required.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a chemistry related field.

· Master’s degree in chemistry, organic chemistry or analytics desirable.

· Minimum 2-4 years of relevant industry work experience in an analytical environment

· Experience with chromatography, spectroscopy, microscopy, rheology, and other analytical techniques.

· Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills including the ability to read and properly interpret information, follow safety procedures, and present to large and small groups.

· Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

· Above-average proficiency in Microsoft Excel

· SAP experience preferred

· Demonstrated ability to be very detail oriented and accurate in both written and verbal communications.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

· This position requires frequent standing, and walking in a laboratory environment.

· Infrequent:

o Kneeling

o Squatting

o Bending

· Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

· Ability to deal with infrequent extreme temperature conditions including heat and cold

· Ability to work in an environment around chemicals that may cause various odors

ACTEGA North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• ACTEGA North America will be relocating to 101 Reliance Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 in the next 12 months. Will our location change negatively affect you? Please respond: Yes, it will or No, it will not?
• * All questions and skills test must be completed to be considered.*

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• SAP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Analytical chemistry: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlotte, NC 28269: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person