Chemist, Analytical

Purpose of the Position

The primary function of the Analytical Chemist is to lead, guide, and direct the analytical laboratory operations, with a strong focus on instrumentation expertise, for the Coolbaugh LaserMix specialty gas cylinder facility in coordination with Lab management and Quality functions. The person in this role is expected to develop better analytical methods, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation, and assist in integrating new analytical requirements into the facility. Additionally, the chemist will support Operations by analyzing products from gas cylinder packages and/or processes and certify individual purity, component, and critical contaminant levels as specified within customer specifications.

Why Messer?

Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities

- Ensure timely throughput of compressed gas cylinder product through analytical system work queues via a well-trained and agile lab technician team

- Assist to develop, control, and maintain the Lab Scope and all associated lab documentation and procedures

- Assist to develop, update, and execute existing preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime

- Operate, maintain, and optimize required analytical instrumentation (GC's, FTIR's, process analyzers, standard blenders, etc.)

- Be an expert at data interpretation, validation, and replication as needed to assure integrity

- Recognize problems with analytical instrumentation and troubleshoot/assist in subsequent repair

- Accurately input and document analytical data into all necessary analytical and plant process logs

- Conforms to ISO 9001:2008 directives included but not limited to policy and procedures.

- Strictly adhere to all necessary calibration requirements within all lab operations

- Through observation of work areas, be alert to and avoid unsafe behaviors and conditions. Report any observed hazards to supervisor. Strictly adheres to all safety policies including, but not limited to HWP, ECP, JSA, and LOTO policies

- Ensure compliance with the formalized written PPE program for all laboratory activities

- Participate in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives of analytical process systems

- Crosstrain into all other lab activities and analytical systems in production operations and assist with cross-training of Lab Technicians

- Participate in analytical validation programs to establish linear and non-linear accuracy, performance verification attributes, detection, quantitation, and analytical process control limits

- Assist quality team in investigation of production defects with value-added analytical confirmation and validation support

Required Skills

- The ability to operate, validate, troubleshoot, and repair analytical instrumentation such as GC DID, and FTIR Is required (supporting specialty gases preferred)

- Experience with GC and FTIR method development and validation, instrumentation qualification, and routine system maintenance (MSA GR&R preferred)

- Ability to support the lab’s production and quality goals and continuous improvement program

- Computer Proficiency with GC/FTIR Software, NWA, Minitab, Microsoft Office (TLIMS and SAP a plus)

- A meticulous attention to detail

- Honed communication skills, verbally and in writing

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry preferred, or related science degree

- 5+ years’ direct analytical chemistry experience

About Messer:

Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.

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