Laboratory Chemist

Job title: Chemical Laboratory Technician

Location: 4900 Este Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232

1st Shift: 1st shift - 8am to 4pm

2nd shift - 4pm to 12am (midnight)

3rd shift - 12am (midnight) to 8am

Job Summary:

Seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician with a BS in Chemistry or 5+ years of industrial lab experience. Role involves analytical testing (HPLC, GC, ICP, etc.), product release, and support for quality compliance in a manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates come from petrochemical, lubricant, or industrial chemical labs.

Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis using established laboratory techniques.
• Perform analysis and report results for testing of raw materials and in-process and final product samples
• Release final products based on customer specification.
• Release raw materials to production based on raw material specification.
• Lead/Assist in Non-Conforming product investigation and corrective action implementation.
• Understand problem solving and decision making using root cause analysis tools and reports.
• Active participation in EHS initiatives and compliance; including adherence to established safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
• Provide emergency response as an Emergency Responder (first aid, CPR, and emergency response training is required)
• Establish proficiency in data management systems such as SAP and Documentum; for purposes such as COA generation, quality release, procedure review, and analysis reporting
• Responsible to maintain and follow all laboratory requirements for product controls and standard validation.
• Support Quality and Responsible Care Management Systems (ISO and RCMS)

Knowledge and Experience Required:

• BS degree in Chemistry with no experience or Associates degree in Science with 5 years lab experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, interpret information and make decisions for product release
• Ability to communicate effectively delivering analytical results to production

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to change Gas Cylinders
• Ability to pull Lab cart filled with 1-gallon cans of solvents approx. 75 yards
• Ability to help dump 55-gallon waste container
• Ability to walk up and down four flights of stairs
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs