• QC Chemist I

    Boulder Scientific Company (Mead, CO)


    QC Chemist I

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Mead, CO

     

    Salary Range

     

    $27.00 - $31.00 Hourly

    Description

    We are seeking a QC Chemist I. This person will conduct quality control analysis on substances to support our Production, Pilot Plant, and R&D groups utilizing quantitative and qualitative analysis. The QC Chemist I will utilize appropriate analytical methodologies and instrumentation to perform all duties.

     

    This is an hourly, 12-hour shift position. The QC Chemist I schedule is a rotating schedule between days and nights. The shifts start at either 6:30am or 6:30pm. Every 12 weeks the shift changes to night shift for 12 weeks. All night shift hours pay a shift differential. The weekly rotation is:

     

    Week 1: 36 hours worked on Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday

     

    Week 2: 48 hours (includes 8 hours of overtime pay) worked on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

    Job Responsibilities

    + Performs analytical tests with the guidance of an experienced or Lead Chemist

    + Focuses on final testing, but also performs in-process testing with guidance within 3 months of start

    + Independently follows work instructions and test methods for product testing

    + Consults batch records and developmental test methods for pilot plant testing

    + Prepares and validates laboratory standards and reagents

    + Performs analyses safely and participates in safety improvements

    + Reviews results when required

    + Performs instrument validations and maintenance with guidance of Instrument Support Technician

    Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in Science with zero to two years of industrial experience

    Experience

    + Basic wet chemistry experience

    + Experience running experiments in safe manner with proper PPE

    + Experience reviewing data

    + Quality control experience preferred

     

    Working Conditions

     

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee will be required to wear appropriate PPE at all times.

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

    Benefits: For all positions, Boulder Scientific Company (BSC) offers a comprehensive benefits package including affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage; company paid life and disability insurance; paid time off; 401(k) with matching; Flexible Spending Plan for eligible health expenses; and a college scholarship program for employees’ children. There is a quarterly and annual bonus potential.

     

    Boulder Scientific Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

     

    If you have a disability and are unable to apply for a position through the website provided, call BSC at 970.535.4494 to ask for assistance.