Entry Level Analytical Chemist - Polymers and Materials

North Kansas City, MO

Posted: 01/17/2025 Industry: Laboratory - Industrial Chemicals Job Number: 12.25SK Pay Rate: 50,000 - 60,000 Remote Friendly: On-Site Experience:

Job Description

Entry Level Analytical Chemist – Polymers and Materials

Just graduated with your BS in Chemistry?  Or have a year or two of experience working in a QC lab?  This exciting position is working on the Analytical team supporting R&D efforts in polymeric materials.  This is a solid company with a long history of retaining employees with great benefits!  If you are ready, bring your curiosity and willingness to learn, this is the job for you!!!

Responsibilities of the role:

Conduct high quality analytical lab work that is needed for development, commercialization, industrialization, or trouble shooting of products by performing the following tasks:

  • Analysis of routine and non-routine R&D, customer, and plant samples
  • Contribute to analytical method development and improvement
  • Log samples in and out
  • Communicate analytical results to internal and external customers
  • Data entry (Excel) and analysis
  • Help with Safety equipment testing, as needed
  • Laboratory measurements (titration, pH, viscosity, acid value, hydroxyl value, etc.)
  • Perform instrumental analyses as needed, including GC, GC/MS, GPC, IR, DSC, DMA, ICP, etc.
  • Good laboratory notebook practice
  • Maintain housekeeping in individual and shared work areas
  • Maintain lab equipment through preventative maintenance, verification, and calibration. Report any equipment malfunctions

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.

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Salary

$50,000 - $60,000

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Flex Accounts, Accident Insurance, Identity Protection, 401K with safe harbor and Profit Sharing contributions, Bonus Plan, Vacation, etc.

Job Requirements

Education / Skills Required:

  • Minimum of a BS in Chemistry or related science
  • 1-3 years’ experience with polymer materials preferred
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize work effectively
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Curious, willing to learn, critical and analytical thinking skills

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.

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Meet Your Recruiter

Stephanie Kemp
Sr Market Recruiting Specialist

Senior Level Recruitment Professional with more than 19 years of experience in the recruitment and placement of Industrial Chemists and Scientists Nationwide from Entry level to Executive level. Resins, Adhesives, Coatings, Plastics, Lubricants, specialty chemicals, additives, inks, and more!!
I have been very successful bringing top valued talent to my clients, and providing expert level guidance to candidates in career searches.

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