Ascensus Specialties

Production Chemist

Ascensus Specialties  •  $66k - $90k/yr  •  Newburyport, MA (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

Production Chemist

Application Deadline: 1 May 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Newburyport, MA

Compensation: $66,000 - $90,000 / year


Performs routine chemical productions and process developments based on provided work instructions and training in a safe and high-quality manner. Works collaboratively with internal laboratory production colleagues, R&D, operations, and quality during directed development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs and completes routine chemical production based on written procedures or direct instruction within expected timelines.
  • Ability to set up all required equipment for production of products and other related activities.
  • Evaluates his/her projects/production (e.g. in process parameters and quality control measures) and offers suggestions for improvements.
  • Capable of running routine in-process control tests based upon written and direct instructions.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clear and detailed lab notebook and production records.
  • Responsible for maintaining neat, clean and safe work area.
  • Performs other duties of similar complexity as directed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate degree in chemistry or engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in general inorganic and organic chemistry.
  • Demonstrated experience in laboratory chemical processes and techniques.
  • Experience working with products that may pose special hazards, such as air-sensitive, moisture-sensitive, pyrophoric, high-energy, toxic, high-potency, etc., as well as synthetic organic, organometallic, or inorganic chemistries and associated equipment and techniques (e.g., glove boxes, Schlenk techniques).
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage priorities and workflow.
  • Capacity to work independently and handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in collaboration tools such as Teams, Salesforce, SharePoint, and Electronic notebooks.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry or engineering with 0-2+ years of relevant experience.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision - effective day one of employment.
  • 401(k) with company match with immediate vesting - effective first of the month, following date of hire.
    • First 3% is matched dollar-for-dollar.
    • Second 3% is matched at 70 cents on the dollar.
  • 3 Weeks' Vacation.
  • 12 Paid Holidays.
  • Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD provided at no cost to employee.
Ascensus Specialties

About Ascensus Specialties

Ascensus Specialties is a chemical company that helps our partners make a difference in the world.

Our chemistries improve the way our clients create their products by making what they do easier, more efficient, safer and more selective. With world-class production plants in Elma, WA, Evans City, PA, Newburyport, MA, and Cambridge, UK, Ascensus is uniquely positioned to meet the growing, global demand for high-quality Sodium Borohydride, reactive and alkali metals, boranes, CVD & ALD precursors, and other specialty chemicals.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bellevue, Washington
Year Founded
Unknown
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