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If you are a creative and results oriented person with accomplishments in technologies relating to SCF's markets, and are looking for a growth opportunity, we would like to talk to you.  

Opportunities Available: Applications Chemist

This position is an excellent opportunity for results oriented problem solvers who have excellent laboratory skills and enjoy challenges and variety. SCF is an equal opportunity employer; salaries and benefits are competitive.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Applications Chemist will be responsible for carrying out bench and pilot scale work related to development of products and technologies for sale by SCF; research, development and testing for contract research clients; production process development, and technical support for existing products. Research areas include surfactants and cleaners, fertilizer coatings for controlled release and improved handling, and specialty industrial chemicals for many applications.

Principle activities and work functions:

Assist in experiments and trials up to pilot scale
Chemical and physical testing using wet chemistry and instrument procedures
Maintain equipment for laboratory scale-up/pilot projects and testing
Maintain proper laboratory notebooks, organize results and prepare reports

Expertise required:

Basic laboratory and mechanical skills
College level chemistry or equivalent
1-4 years of laboratory and/or plant experience, preferably in industries where SCF is active
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a laboratory environment
Computer competency
People who succeed at SCF:
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Have a good understanding of chemistry fundamentals and good laboratory skills

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Are goal oriented

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Have more than average curiosity

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Are self-starters, and work well independently

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Can find and use information to solve problems

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Enjoy variety and can juggle multiple priorities

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Can and do communicate

Please respond to:    SCF@SurfaceChemists.com    

Equal Opportunity Employer