Analytical Chemist

1d1 day ago

Turning Point Brands, Inc.

Louisville, US · Full-time · $60,000 – $85,000

About this role

Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TPB) is a leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of branded consumer products with active ingredients sold exclusively to adult consumers. Core brands include Zig-Zag® rolling papers and wraps, Stoker’s® looseleaf chew and moist snuff. Products reach over 215,000 retail outlets in North America.

The Analytical Chemist conducts research, analysis, synthesis, and experimentation on substances for product and process development, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and improvement of analytical methodologies. Routine analysis uses sophisticated equipment like Gas Chromatography, titration systems, and moisture meters. The role reports to the Director Corporate Quality Assurance with a 40-hour weekly shift.

As a team of ambitious individuals, we strive to be the best with an entrepreneurial and creative approach. We seek those with a great attitude, communication skills, tenacity, grit, and willingness to learn and fail. No travel is required, and the position has no personnel management responsibilities.

Conduct research on manufactured products to develop and improve them, prepare standards for flavors and raw materials, and advise on issues identified. Prepare technical papers and reports for supervisors and management. Solid cash flow supports brand growth and distribution expansion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.S. preferred in Biology or Chemistry) from four-year college or university
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers
Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Technical knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the tobacco industry and wet chemistry laboratory; hands-on experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform routine analysis in laboratory using Gas Chromatography, titration systems, moisture meters
Maintain quality records for quality control of analytical methods
Conduct research on manufactured products to develop and improve products
Conduct research into composition, structure, properties, relationships, and reactions of matter
Prepare technical papers and reports for supervisors and/or management
Prepare standards and specifications for processes for various flavors and raw materials for manufacturing
Advise Manager and/or Regulatory Affairs of any issues identified through scope of work