Job Description
Job Overview:
| JOB SUMMARY |
| The Lead Chemist will be responsible for laboratory analysis and gravimetric blending functions. In addition, the Lead Chemist will develop the daily work schedule based on plant and customer priorities; maintain all required records and documentation, answer technical questions for internal and external customers, ensure that calibration, routine and preventative maintenance are completed; work in a manner that improves individual and team safety; and performs other duties as needed to support the Quality Assurance laboratory.
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| This Job is Essential | ☒ |
| Essential Functions |
| Essential Function |
| • Analyzes gases to test for impurities of gas or mixture concentration using gas chromatography and other process analyzers. • Completes statistical analysis of testing data. • Prepares Certificates of Conformance and Analysis according to procedures, work instructions and specifications. • Tests and certifies incoming raw materials for production. • Establishes and maintains analytical procedures and methods. • Ensures lab has all the supplies needed including lab standards. • Performs basic troubleshooting for common GC and lab instrument issues. • Assists auditors, internal and external, by finding requested documentation and answering their questions. • Calculates, prepares, and fills medical and specialty gas mixtures using partial pressure and gravimetric techniques. • Reviews customer orders to assure feasibility and safety of custom gas blends • Keeps working area clean and orderly and ensures that 5S status is maintained. • Completes monthly reporting requirements. • Maintains all quality control records and other required documentation per procedures. • Writes and/or updates local work instructions. • All other duties as assigned by Regional Lab Manager. • All other duties as assigned by Hub Plant Manager. • Performs routine maintenance and calibration on analytical equipment. • If lab product is non-conforming or out of specification, follows procedures to resolve issue, participates in Material Review Board to help determine the disposition of the product, provides feedback to operations. • Maintains all laboratory required records, lab notebooks, and electronic files. • Participates in all required safety activities such as meetings, monthly expectations, and safety committee meetings. • Develops daily sample analysis and blending schedule based on customer and plant priorities. • Assists with identifying and developing solutions for technical problems and testing procedures. • Interfaces with gas manufacturing personnel and customers to provide technical support as required. |
| Required for All Jobs | |
| • | Performs other duties as assigned |
| • | Complies with all policies and standards |
