Production Chemist

Company Overview

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions. Key industries served include household products, coatings & adhesives, energy & electronics, healthcare, food & beverages, agriculture, transportation, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control and safety.

Job Summary:

The Production Chemist provides hands-on-technical chemistry experience and support to current production products. Production Chemists identify effective methods to maximize production capabilities, troubleshoot production and/or quality issues, and follow all relevant safety protocols. The Production Chemist must have excellent critical thinking skills as well as having extensive knowledge of chemical processing

Responsibilities:

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Carries out production tasks in support of manufacturing goals and objectives
• Responsible for the timely completion and final quality for all PC1036 production batches
• Supports the EHS department in quantifying all chemical air, ground or wastewater releases
• Identify, plan, and implement process improvement projects
• Participates in business meetings (representing the technical perspective) to evaluate and assist in generating options to address new and existing project opportunities process hazard analysis, and failure mode engineering and analysis
• Runs new/complex chemistry processes according to customer requirements
• Operate laboratory equipment, analytical instrumentation, and lab process machinery
• including but not limited to viscometers, high pressure process equipment, GC, HPLC, and other analytical instrumentation
• Recommends and participates in document revisions to ensure accurate BOMs and process descriptions
• Leads efforts to improve current production processes, following all MOC and applicable site policies and procedures
• Provide plant level technical support for new product introductions
• Support new and current analytical test method development and modifications and liaise with Quality department
• Leads and/or support investigations and documentation of deviations and exceptions
• Identifies and resolves problems related to current manufacturing processes and materials
• Writes/Maintains/Reviews controlled documents relating to process specifications, Master Batch Records (MBR), SOP’s, etc.
• Helps develop and deliver operator training on new or modified equipment, processes, procedures, and materials
• Demonstrates proficient use of Delta V and Pi Processbook
• Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of the Aurorium Quality Management Systems per ISO/FDA and other regulatory agencies
• Provides technical support to the Process Engineers for time sensitive manufacturing requests,

Compliance:

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation:

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem-solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Qualifications/Desired Skills:

Education and Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry is required
• Experience working in plant environment troubleshooting production processes
• Familiar with QC & QA functions

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years specialty chemical manufacturing experience
• 5 years analytical method development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a controlled environment requiring special attention to environmental, health, and safety regulation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal
• Reliable and trustworthy with the highest ethical standards and integrity
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve while still meeting strict deadlines
• Experience working with reactors, distillation, and general plant equipment
• Appropriate use and technique in HPLC, GC/MS, GC, viscometry
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as: dilutions, purities, components, etc.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations
• Embodies the core values of Aurorium:

• credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
• outcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
• driven: passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
• empowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standards

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.

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