Chemist

Job Description

The Chemist provides technical support and leadership for Chemical Lab operations while supporting production process monitoring. This role investigates and resolves quality-related issues within assigned areas, develops and validates testing methods and processes to ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The Chemist collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, support product quality, and promote operational excellence.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support technician testing of samples from production and aluminum product release according to ASTM testing methods, industry and customer specifications.
• Maintain and re-standardize Laboratory reagents
• Demonstrate competence to Chemical Safety procedures
• Maintain Quality Assurance documentation and testing methods for the Chemistry Lab.
• Responsible for adhering to and contributing to process/method improvements for all relevant ISO 17025, NADCAP MTL, AS9100 and IATF 16949 programs
• Review results, maintain SPC processes, and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Demonstrate competence of analysis techniques for Hot Mill coolants, Cold Mill coolants, Cast House Waters, Mill Finishing & PT / Wet Lab and support Oil House Technicians/Engineer
• Lab equipment, which includes calibration, sample preparation, and routine maintenance of machines such as:
  • pH/Conductivity Meter
  • Auto and manual titrations
  • Water, oils and process fluid analysis
  • Surface Roughness Meter
  • ICP-OES
  • FTIR
  • X-ray Fluorescence
  • Turbidity Meter
  • Gel Permeable Chromatography
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Rheology

Qualifications

You have (required):

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Exceptional candidates also have (preferred):

• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective quality problem solving skills to the root cause and the ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply quality systems, basic statistical techniques, metrology, inspection and test methods.
• Experience with ISO 17025, AS9100, NADCAP MTL and/or IATF 16969.
• Ability to work independently and respond to issue impacting testing/lot release in a timely manner.

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About Us

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.

At Arconic, we:

Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.

Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.

Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.

Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.

Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.

Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.

This position is subject to Export Control Law: This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

About the Team

Davenport Works is the country's largest aluminum rolling mill, it was opened in 1948 and currently employs more than 2,000 people and ships product worldwide. It is in Riverdale in the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in southeastern Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in northwestern Illinois). The Quad Cities is 3 hours south-west of Chicago, 4 hours north of St. Louis, and less than 3 hours from Des Moines. The Quad Cities is home to St. Ambrose University among 8 educational institutes. Major outdoor summer music festivals include the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, and River Roots Live.