Open Process Chemist position

Ajay North America, LLC.
PO Box 127 1400 Industry Rd. Powder Springs, GA. 30127-0127 – USA

Telephone: 770.943.6202 | Fax: 770.439.0369 | Web: www.ajay-sqm.com

Position: Process Control Chemist – Ajay North America, LLC.

Duties:
Among others, conduct raw material and in-process analysis using Ajay’s procedures including, but not limited to, wet chemistry methods, GC methods, AA methods, etc. Record all results in lab notebooks and computers. Communicate with technical director, operators and other plant personnel to assure key process parameters are maintained within the acceptable range.

Specific duties:
1. Verify calibrations of scales, pH meters and other critical process components
2. Perform and/or supervise in-process checks of ongoing production chemistries to assist plant operators
3. Monitor processes and gather data toward improving process operating efficiency
4. Check raw materials for suitability and conformance to company specifications
5. Certify process equipment and production area to adopted cleanliness standard.
6. Assist as requested in vendor compliance and suitability audits
7. Assist as requested in ISO 9001, 14001 and GMP activities
8. Prepare reports of findings and activities and present to management
9. Other similar duties as assigned

Education / Experience Required: B.S. Chemistry or similar

Professional Skills:
Applicants must possess the ability to:
1. Multi-task, running several tests or working on several projects at the same time
2. Work meticulously and with accuracy to accomplish job duties in a timely manner
3. Be self-motivated and work with limited continuous oversight
4. Operate efficiently standard computer programs such as Excel, Word, etc.

Personal Skills:
Applicants must possess:
1. Good analytical and communication abilities
2. Self-motivation and creative skills
3. Ability to work closely with, and teach, others
4. Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary and small-group environment

Reporting to: Technical Director
Location: Powder Springs, (Cobb County) Georgia
Company: Small international chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturer
Benefits: Typical, including profit-sharing and 401-K
Salary: Commensurate with experience, education and skills

Matt Webb
Group Commercial Director
Ajay-SQM Group
e: matt.webb@ajay-sqm.com