Reference #: REQ00844Job ResponsibilitiesTimely response to both external and internal customer needs for analytical servicesDevelop, improve, and customize products, equipment, formulations, processes, and analytical methods.Support investigation of production defects and assist Quality Team in control of Non-conforming materialConfer with scientists and engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard test methods.Review research, testing, quality control, and other operational reports to ensure that quality standards, efficiency, and schedules are met.Write clear and concise technical papers and reportsBe able to lead and aid in several research projects at one timeVery familiar with and has experience in operating, troubleshooting and interpreting results on required analytical instruments like GC, HPLC, FTIR, ICP, GPC, AA, PSA, and XRFConforms to ISO 9001:2015 directives included but not limited to policy and procedures.Cross train into all other lab activities and assist cross training of Lab ChemistsActively participate in analytical validation programs to ensure all chemists within the company are within repeatability of the appropriate standardsAssists other chemists within the group as the demands of the business changeApproximate travel 10%

　　QualificationsBS in Chemistry, organic chemistry, petrochemicals or related; or 10 years' experience in production or industrial pilot lab testing facilityMinimum 5 years progressive laboratory experience with 10 years of experience analyzing heavy hydrocarbons preferred.The successful individual must be capable of working in a highly structured work environment with regard to safe and consistent conformance to operating procedures and work practices.Strong organizational, communication and analytical skillsKnowledge of environmental and OSHA regulationsProficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

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　　All new hires must be fully vaccinated or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by date of hire to be considered for a North American based job, where permitted by applicable law and subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the one dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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　　Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law.