Chemist

Job Responsibilities

1. Conducting Experiments Plan, design, and carry out experiments to explore chemical reactions, processes, and substances. Investigate new compounds, materials, and technologies to innovate and improve products or processes. Perform analytical testing and experiments to understand chemical properties and reactions.
2. Analyzing Chemical Samples Test samples using various techniques like chromatography, spectroscopy, and titration to determine the composition of substances. Interpret data and provide reports on chemical analysis results, making recommendations for improvements or adjustments.
3. Developing New Products or Processes Collaborate in the development and optimization of new chemicals, materials, or products, such as pharmaceuticals, cleaning products, and food additives. Scale up laboratory findings to larger manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
4. Ensuring Safety and Compliance Ensure adherence to industry regulations and safety standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA) while handling chemicals, operating equipment, and conducting experiments. Maintain detailed records of experiments, results, and chemical processes in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Quality Control and Assurance Monitor production processes to ensure product quality and consistency. Perform routine checks and troubleshooting to prevent errors or contamination in the chemical manufacturing process.
6. Collaboration and Communication Work closely with engineers, biologists, and other scientists to improve products and processes. Communicate findings, results, and recommendations to management or clients through presentations, reports, and technical documentation.
7. Maintaining Laboratory Equipment Ensure proper maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment used in experiments and analysis. Troubleshoot and repair any issues with equipment or lab setups.
8. Staying Updated with Scientific Advances Continuously review scientific literature, attend seminars, and participate in training to keep up-to-date with new chemical theories, practices, and technologies.
9. Environmental and Sustainability Efforts Work to develop more sustainable processes, such as reducing waste or improving energy efficiency. Conduct studies to evaluate the environmental impact of chemical processes or products and find ways to minimize harmful effects. Ensure the collection, preparation, and analysis of samples, maintaining product quality and safety standards, while adhering to food safety, health, and safety regulations. Monitor and manage critical control points (CCPs) and implement operational prerequisite programs (OPRP) to ensure compliance with food safety standards. Perform routine physical, chemical, and biological analyses.