Research Chemist - Synthetic

1d1 day ago

Moses Lake Industries

Moses Lake, US · Full-time · $50,000 – $76,000

About this role

Moses Lake Industries, Inc. (MLI) is a rapidly growing producer of ultra-pure chemical products, serving the semiconductor and flat-panel screen industries worldwide. You will work for a midsized company with great people and a history of steady growth and profitability. Prepare to contribute in an exciting and rewarding environment.

Assemble, disassemble, clean, load, and maintain chemical reactors while performing hands-on laboratory experiments with solid, liquid, and gaseous chemicals, some hazardous. Prepare samples to minimize contamination in laboratory, clean booth, or clean room environments. Use common lab equipment like glassware, Schlenk lines, and pressure vessels.

Prioritize safety for self, team, and environment by applying chemical hygiene practices, following policies for safe chemical handling, and using protective controls. Read chemical literature and SDS to identify and mitigate risks from toxic, flammable, or reactive materials. Consistently maintain clean, organized work areas.

Analyze data from experiments using tools like MS Excel, JMP, Origin, and ChemDraw to identify trends and insights. Conduct literature reviews and develop safe synthetic strategies for target molecules. Contribute to product development through SOPs, reports, and intellectual property protection.

Requirements

Knowledge of chemical principles, synthetic techniques, and characterization methods
Ability to handle toxic, carcinogenic, flammable, pyrophoric, and highly reactive materials safely
Proficiency in calculating stoichiometry for chemical reactions
Skill in troubleshooting experimental or equipment issues using Response Flow Checklists
Experience reading chemical literature and SDS to mitigate risks
Familiarity with clean room environments and contamination minimization
Ability to apply administrative, engineering, and personal protective controls

Responsibilities

Assemble, disassemble, clean, load, and maintain chemical reactors
Perform hands-on laboratory experiments involving handling of solid, liquid and gaseous chemicals, some hazardous
Prepare samples to minimize contamination in laboratory, clean booth, or clean room environments
Assemble, use, and maintain laboratory equipment such as glassware, Schlenk lines, inert atmosphere chambers, and pressure vessels
Maintain detailed, legible laboratory notebooks and write weekly summary reports
Analyze experimental outcomes using graphical representations, statistics, and data analysis tools like MS Excel, JMP, Origin, ChemDraw
Conduct literature reviews to identify synthetic methods and develop safe synthetic strategies
Execute tasks according to SOPs and develop new procedures to improve safety and efficiency

Benefits

Salary range: $50,000 - $76,000
No travel required
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm schedule
Work for a company valuing Safety, Integrity, Ownership, Collaboration, Service, Sustainability