Chemist - Kansas City, MO

Job Description

SUMMARY
The analytical chemist will perform various laboratory related assignments for Martin Specialty Products, a lubricants grease manufacturer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and improve petroleum products used in a variety of manufacturing and mechanical systems in order to enhance processes, safety and quality in order to meet customer needs and provide solutions to application problems.
• Follow all ISO quality and environmental standards as provided in the various procedural manuals. Ensure that all laboratory equipment is calibrated and functioning properly.
• Investigate applicability of new and replacement raw materials in order to enhance performance and minimize cost. Evaluate and incorporate alternate raw materials in existing products.
• Carry out clearly specified tests and determinations, in order to answer questions and address problems of customers. Develops and performs customer requested product analysis and testing.
• Determine performance characteristics of competitive products using physical, instrumental, and wet analysis techniques.
• Clearly and orderly record all observations and data. Report results in a clear and concise manner to enhance technical exchange.
• Develop or improve test methods to enhance R&R, efficiency and field performance predictability.
• Provide technical service and know how to customers and sales managers based upon the chemist's current level of expertise. Visit customers when required.
• Provide assistance to manufacturing in order to improve the quality and efficiency of the manufacturing process. Assist manufacturing and quality assurance in solving quality and production problems.
• Comply with safety regulations and make recommendations towards the improvement of safety and environmental concerns.
• Maintain equipment, glassware, and workplace in order to keep them clean and well-functioning. Properly dispose of all laboratory waste. Participate in ensuring good management of laboratory equipment and storage spaces for chemicals and raw materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Position Requirements:
BS/BA in Chemistry or related science minimum.

1. Must know the Safety, Quality, and Operational procedures and policies.
2. Must be able to maintain a close working relationship with all department managers.
3. Must have good interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills both oral and written.
4. Must be able to document the method for the safe storage, blending and loading of products.
5. Must work in a safe orderly manner, following all safety, corporate, quality and contract policies and comply with all Cross and Martin Lubricants safety procedures.
6. Must be able to work on different projects at the same time and to think analytically.
7. Must be a flexible team player who is result and customer oriented.
8. Must possess the ability to work in a fast pace environment