Job Description

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Daramic where we develop and manufacture advanced lead-acid battery separators that are driving innovation in transportation and industrial applications with cars, trucks, forklifts, and golf carts as well as ESS.

Company:

Daramic, LLC

Job Description:

For over 85 years, Daramic, LLC has led the way in developing new and innovative technology for the lead acid battery market. With headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA— Daramic supplies high-performance polyethylene and phenolic resin battery separators to the lead acid battery industry. Daramic is part of Polypore International, a leading global high technology company specializing in microporous membranes. Polypore brings advanced development and manufacturing know-how as well as unique problem-solving capabilities to customers' lithium-ion and lead-acid battery development teams. Polypore is an Asahi Kasei Group company, which is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors.

Directly reports to the Analytical Lab Supervisor

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND Safety:

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System / employee responsibilities

We take ownership in creating a safe and healthy. Working environment for our employees and our community.

Excellence:

We strive to exceed expectations. We are creative and innovative by adding value through unity and synergy.

Partnership:

We actively create an environment that is transparent and sincere. We work collaboratively to build consensus and resolve conflicts in the achievement of common goals. We truly appreciate the uniqueness of each and every individual.

­Quality:

ISO 9001 Management system / employee responsibility:

Adequately provide resources for all assigned processes and procedures to fulfill requirements. Awareness of expectations is demonstrated in all relevant levels of the organization. Reporting on the operation (audits & inspections) nonconformity and performance of the QMS (business meetings, KPI reviews, etc.)

• Ability to research and execute testing methods using Good Laboratory Practices.
• Basic understanding of physical and chemical properties materials.
• Ability to write technical reports and presentations that detail methods and findings.
• Ability to solve technical problems related to material characterizations and material properties.
• Ability to develop new testing techniques related to product testing and material characterization.
• Understanding of MS Office suite
• Ability to interact with other Technicians, R&D Scientists, R&D Lab Supervisors as well as Daramic plant technicians and engineers to communicate test results and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to interact with outside vendors, and outside testing facilities to assure that samples, supplies, and test results are timely and accurate.

• Understands chemical principles and properties for the molecules that serve as building blocks for microporous membranes (such as, silica, polymers, surfactants, coatings etc.), and can apply that knowledge.
• Able to research new test procedures and equipment or develops updates for current test procedures.
• Works with the Production and Quality Departments to provide process support and assist in troubleshooting process, equipment and testing procedure issues.
• Serves as a senior member of the analytical team supporting team members on analytical method development, material characterization and material property evaluation.
• Coordinates maintenance and upkeep of laboratory and laboratory equipment, and installation of new equipment or systems.
• Analyzes data using statistical analysis and data analysis software.
• Able to run and evaluate data from chemical and analytical equipment such as GC-MS, particle size analyzer, DSC, Instron, ICP, wet chemistry methods, FTIR, etc.
• Prepares reports for internal distribution on testing conducted.
• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Able to collaborate and work with other team members when called upon.
• Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including but not limited to acids, bases, surfactants, and other process related chemicals.

General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 50% of the time. Lighting and temperature are adequate. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard equipment available. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount to force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or related field

Professional experience: 3-5 years of analytical lab experience.

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