About this role
LG Chem - Associate Chemist
The Associate Chemist is responsible for analytical, environmental and physical testing. He or she also performs testing on raw materials and compounded products. This chemist will also participate in the development and formulation of new products under the direction of a Chemist or Senior Chemist. The Associate Chemist may provide any necessary technical support to various other departments. In addition, he or she is responsible for any other task the Chief Technology Officer deems necessary.
Essential Functions:
Maintain and operate Analytical, Environmental and Physical test equipment including:
FTIR
Dual Plate Rheometer
DSC
DMA
TGA
Titration (Karl Fischer, Epoxy, NCO, Amine)
Brookfield
Particle Size Analysis
Corrosion Chambers
Long term weathering
Physical (Tensile, Impact, Vibration)
Formulate/ design new product
Prepare product submission
Takes test, experimental, product development or process research requests from supervisor, internal and external customers. Determines and performs routine testing/experiments and structured work assignments.
Collects, analyzes and interprets data using established methods and issues reports to supervisor or internal customer with minimum supervision.
Leads and coordinates implementation of assigned projects internal to own function with minimal supervision.
Monitors and maintains instruments, troubleshoots product issues using standard procedures.