Research & Analytical Chemist

Reporting to the North America Technical Manager, the Research and Analytical Chemist functions as a knowledge base of technical and analytical skills and that supports the Company’s R&D Development, plant production, regulatory and customer facing functions, and provides ongoing commitment to Environmental compliance.

Functions/ResponsibilityProvide day-to-day operation of the LC-MS instrument and perform wet chemistry analysis in compliance with all applicable standard operation procedures, policies, and regulations. This includes LC-MS based sample extraction, analysis and data interpretation, and writing reports.Responsible for developing new analytical methods and refining existing methods using sound scientific techniques and continuous improvement tools.Maintains and troubleshoots LC-MS, interacts with instrument suppliers to resolve equipment problems.Responsible for handling contracts for maintenance and operation of analytical equipment, and interface with external commercial contract labs for analytical work.Performs analyses, evaluates, and interprets results and reports in a timely fashion on request from R&D, Manufacturing, customers, environmental, and regulatory departments. This may include projects such as production contamination, or effluent analysis, FDA registration, TSCA, DSL and REACH registration.Interfaces/collaborates with other analysts, technical groups, and various departments within DCL to enhance teamwork and accomplish tasks effectively and efficiently.Performs calibrations of instruments as required by ISO 9001.Prepares SOPs and other documents such as validation protocols, validation reports, and data reports for testing results.Responsible to keep lab supplied appropriately with solvents, reference standards and consumables to run all required analytical work.Demonstrates leadership in promoting a safe workplace by active participation in safety improvement, best practices GLP and incident reporting/evaluation.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLSBachelor’s or Masters of Science degree in chemistry with emphasis on analytical chemistry.Extensive knowledge of LC-MS is required.Minimum 5 years of proven hands-on experience with LC-MS, method development, sample preparation, LC-MS data analysis, and unknown identification and quantification.Experience in HPLC and ICP is a plus.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Must be a team player with the ability to meet tight deadlines.Proficient in Microsoft Office.

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWear proper protective equipment.Are often exposed to contaminants or hazardous conditions while conducting analyses.Work within several feet of others in the laboratory.Sit or stand for an extended period.Be able to lift objects up to 25 pounds.

DCL is a global leader in the supply of color pigments and dispersions for the coatings, plastics and ink industries. We are pleased to announce our acquisition of Sun Chemical’s manufacturing facility in South Carolina, USA. This acquisition includes the production and sales of perylene and quinacridone products, along with select other specialty products. Adding these pigments to our existing high-performance portfolio truly differentiates DCL from our competitor