Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Mead, CO 80542Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 SalaryBoulder Scientific Company is seeking an Analytical Chemist. This person will conduct analysis and experimentation on substances to support our method development activities utilizing quantitative and qualitative analysis. The Analytical Chemist will utilize appropriate methodologies and instrumentation to perform all duties. This position is a day shift position, Monday-Friday. Level will be commensurate with experience.
Job Responsibilities
Writes/revises standard operating procedures from method development and method transfer activities
Maintains a laboratory notebook and writes reports on method development and validation activities
Participates in continuous improvement activities as specified by the Analytical Services Director
Troubleshoots samples and testing for Production, Pilot plant, and R&D
Develops training materials and trains QC chemists in new analytical instrumentation and methods
Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates analytical equipment associated with developed methods
Additional responsibilities for the II level:
Designs studies and performs appropriate statistical analyses for method and equipment validation
Independently and proactively identifies process gaps within Analytical Services and determines necessary remediation, including documentation, training, and equipment
Monitors emerging technology in the analytical instrumentation space to determine suitability of advancements to BSC processes
Initiates and manages organizational capital expenditure (CapEx) requests in purchase of new equipment
Coordinates teams in the execution of special projects as needed
QualificationsQualifications
Bachelor's degree in Science from four-year college or university with zero to five years of related industrial experience
Experience
GC, NMR, XRF, and ICP experience desired
Basic wet chemistry experience
Demonstrated ability to self-manage method development projects
Experience running experiments in safe manner with proper PPE
Technical writing experience preferred
Quality control experience preferred
Method development experience preferred
Expected for the II level:
GC, NMR, Autotitration, HPLC, IC, and ICP experience desired
Familiarity with Preventative Maintenance and Performance Verification programs
Working knowledge (including maintenance) of gloveboxes, fume hoods, ultrapure water systems, and compresses gasses
Experience with Quality Management Systems and Lean/Six Sigma methodology
Work Environment
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 35 pounds. The employee will be required to wear appropriate PPE at all times.