Chemist

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Date:Jan 24, 2025

Location: Columbia, MD, US, 21044

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Band Grade : 5-B

Annual Wage Range:$74,587.20 - $102,557.40

Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses

Benefits:U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

The Chemist is part of a diverse and dynamic team of analysts supporting projects and operations in the Specialty Catalyst business. They will work with state-of-the-art instrumentation and equipment. The Analytical Sciences Team performs qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses for a broad range of polyolefin catalyst and polymeric materials. The Chemist’s primary focus is R&D, Product Development, Scale Up, Licensee Support, Analytical Method Development, Transfer and Validation.

The Chemist has the opportunity to work across a broad range of specialties including, Chromatographic, Spectroscopic and Microscopic techniques.

The position is based on-site in Columbia, Maryland but will have the opportunity to interface with global customers and add value to Grace’s licensing business .

Responsibilities

• Foster a safety-centric culture, fully engaging in all aspects of corporate and work group specific safety initiatives.

• Perform routine and non-routine chemical, thermal, rheological, solution and molecular and rheological characterization including sample preparation, equipment operation and data analyses.

• Install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot/repair complex analytical instrumentation and equipment.

• Manage all aspects of assigned projects: work with researchers to execute experimental objectives, and with co-workers to coordinate workflows across all areas of the Analytical Sciences group to meet required project timelines.

• Compile, document, and report data from experiments.

• Compose laboratory documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Demonstrate a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Perform laboratory housekeeping and procurement of operational supplies.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry

• 3+years of experience in an analytical/technical laboratory or manufacturing environment

• Proficiency in office-based computer software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, balance, stoop, kneel, and climb stairs.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. (11 kg)

• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to protective eyewear, safety shoes, chemical, temperature and/or cut resistant gloves.

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Analytical Chemistry

• Experience handling air-sensitive and reactive materials

• Use of Laboratory Information Management Software (LIMS) for data generation, storage and analyses

• Demonstrated experience working with a dynamic team supporting Resin, and Catalyst development scientists & Engineers.

• Willingness and ability to travel to global licensees to set-up and validate analytical methods.

Competencies

• Communication – Written and Verbal

• Results Oriented

• Critical Thinking

• Peer Engagement/Collaboration

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Grace Wellness Program

Flexible Workplace

Retirement Plans

401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Donation Match Program

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nearest Major Market:Baltimore

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