Hays US Chemist III

• Top 3 Skills:
  • Polymer rheology
  • Thermal and solution chromatography (DSC, TGA, DMA, Rheometer, CEF, GPC)
  • Chemistry or Material Science or Chemical Engineering with a PhD required
• 2-5 Years of experience, or more
• Site has 65 researchers working closely together; diverse group
• Able to work independently on customer compliance and method development

• 1st Interview will be virtual
• 2nd Interview (If Chosen) will be at the site
• Please dress Business Professional at both interviews

• Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances for a polymer research facility

• Maintenance, data interpretation, and report writing for unknowns evaluated using GCMS, LCMS, and/or FTIR
• Day-to-day maintenance of equipment and method development
• Other duties may be assigned
• Independently practices applying principles in the discipline of competency
• Demonstrates a continuing consciousness of safety in daily activities and work design
• Works under general supervision
• Supports field assignments as required
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected

• PhD degree or higher
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the industry or in a related field, or approval by the Program Director

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis

• Must be cognizant of the capabilities and limitations of various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit; climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and ability to focus

• May periodically be required to travel to client job-sites, usually involving heavy industrial (chemical) production facilities
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and the risk of electric shock
• Noise level can be loud to moderate depending on assignment

Note:
The above major outgoing responsibilities describe only the essential job functions and are not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. All job functions must be performed in accordance with Client Corporate policies and procedures.