Job posting: research analytical chemist, Milliken, Gainesville, FL

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POSITION TITLE: Research Analytical Chemist, Fine Chemicals Business

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for supporting R&D projects by executing and coordinating qualitative and quantitative testing, developing, and validating methods.  The individual will be located at the R&D facility in Gainesville, FL and report to the R&D Manager.  Occasional visits to external customer facilities, the company headquarters in Spartanburg, SC, and other production sites within the USA is possible.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform ICP-MS analyses and interpretation of data for research and development and production samples, and maintenance of related equipment.
• Participate on process development project teams and support teams in the following ways:
• develop and validate analytical methods that support products in various industries, including semi-conductors
• lead the correlation of analytical methods with customers as necessary
• lead implementation of analytical methods in internal production Quality Control labs.
• perform method analysis studies such as MDL determinations, and Gage R&R for analytical methods.
• lead the startup of online analytical methods for new process startups
• Provide analytical problem solving and support for Milliken manufacturing sites, sales, and marketing functions as well as external customers.
• Develop collaborative relationships to successfully work in multi-disciplinary teams of chemists, engineers, and associates in the areas of environmental/regulatory, purchasing, and business.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• PhD in Chemistry.
• 1+ years of industry experience.
• Experience in analytical method development.
• Experience in use and maintenance of an ICP-MS.
• Experience with GC and GC-MS maintenance and method development.
• Strong creative and analytical problem-solving skills.

QUALIFICATIONS - DESIRED

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry.
• 3+ years of industry semiconductor analytical experience.
• Experience with method development for LC, FTIR, IC, UV-Vis, GPC, and titrations.

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