Chemist jobs in Richmond, CA

Overview

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,112m (2022), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 30 countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

Summary:

The Analytical Chemist is to be responsible for studying the chemical make-up of materials that are essential in manufacturing business. The Chemist's responsibilities include preparing test solutions, analysing compounds, and conducting quality control tests. This position requires an individual to be analytical, detail oriented, and logical.

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to set-up and operate a variety of laboratory equipment and systems, preferably spectroscopic instrumentation.
• Perform analysis on incoming raw material samples/in-process production samples/ finished goods and packaging line samples, powders and liquids.
• Prepare lab reagents according to formulas and assume responsibility for their accuracy.
• Adjust and maintain lab equipment
• Handle a variety of complex operations and duties in a high-volume production environment
• Interface with maintenance technicians and vendors associated with equipment
• Completes and maintains quality control documentation as per company procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
• Manufacturing experience, in a laboratory setting preferred
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of laboratory quality assurance and quality control
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and procedures
• Attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and positive attitude
• Ability to satisfactorily perform routine tasks accurately and promptly, working independently

 Individual must be a:

• Citizen of the United States, or
• Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
• Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15

Salary Range: Salaried exempt $75,000 - $87,000 plus bonus potential 10%

Morgan is proud to offer its employees with the following:

• Benefits start on first day of regular full-time employment.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K,
• Vacation, Holiday and Sick time 

This job description does not state or imply that all duties to be performed are specifically identified above. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested or instructed by an authorized person of the Company. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1

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