Open Chemist Positions

Position: Analytical Chemist – Ajay North America, LLC.

Duties:
Among others, test finished products and raw materials using Ajay’s procedures including, but not limited to, wet chemistry
methods, GC methods, AA methods, etc. Record all test results in lab notebooks and computers. Prepare needed reagents and
solutions. Check results of other laboratory or plant personnel. Check recorded lab information for accuracy. Complete, print and sign
certificates of analysis for finished products. Maintain flexibility to assay and analyze non-standard products and research projects.

Specific duties for chemist after initial training:
1. Check calibrations of scales and pH meters
2. Run lab standards
3. In-process checks of ongoing production chemistries to assist plant operators
4. Operate GC to assay alkyl iodides, etc. and complete other associated tests
5. Share ICP and other lab testing of final products with other lab personnel
6. Last hour every day, clean up and record all the day’s results on computer.

Priority of testing:
1. Raw materials waiting to be consumed or unloaded from trucks
2. In-process testing to facilitate ongoing production
3. Products for shipment ASAP
4. Products for inventory
5. Research projects

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:
Good analytical and communication abilities
Self-motivation and creative skills
Personal Skills (cont’d):
Ability to work closely with others
Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary and small-group environment
Reporting to: Lab 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

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