Chemical Technician

Date: August 2018
Reports To: Laboratory and Production Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY

Uses chemicals, related products, and equipment, working with chemists and chemical engineers. Focus is on the production of a variety of fullerene products at the developmental and pilot scales. Adherence to all safety procedures specified by the company EHS Coordinator is required at all times while performing job functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*

Performs chemical production in laboratory, pilot scale and manufacturing settings in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. This could involve:

• Assembly and operation of equipment to manufacture products while monitoring quality.
• Performance of standard chemical and physical tests of products and in-process materials and recording of test data manually and using a computer.
• Work with Chemists and Engineers to make informed decisions about processes and products during production procedures
• Set up of equipment and instrumentation required for production, tests, research, or process control when directed.
• Preparation of chemical solutions for use in production or testing processes.
• Preparation and packaging of product for shipment to customers.
• Maintenance of work area and process equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree, or 2 – 4 years equivalent experience in chemical production settings
• Familiarity with process safety in the chemical industry
• Strong interpersonal skills in a very team-oriented environment
• Flexibility and desire to learn new skills in the creative environment of a developing technology company

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, climb a ladder shorter than 5 feet tall, use hands, talk, hear, read English and use a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific abilities required by this job include handling chemicals, the use of a respirator, safety glasses, and a lab coat or clean room suit. Proper attire including shirts with sleeves and long pants must be worn at all times and hair must be shorter than shoulder length or tied back at all times when working. Leather shoes must be worn while working. Jewelry and clothing which could be easily caught in equipment or impede movement in production area may not be worn while working.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.