Technical Services Chemist – Job Description
Thatcher Company, Inc. is a privately owned company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a diversified chemical manufacturer, compounder, re-packager and distributor. Thatcher Company, Inc and its affiliated companies have over 500 employees in 14 locations in the USA. The company was founded in 1967 and is financially strong with excellent growth prospects. The company has never had a losing year, has no outside debt and has financed all its growth internally. Thatcher’s diversification, coupled with ever broadening product offerings, allows us to provide job security to our employees and respond to the changing needs of our customers and the marketplace. Our core values include insuring safety in all our activities, proper environment stewardship, a focus on providing our customers superior products and service, insuring employee success, win-win relationships and continuous improvement.
Role Description
The Technical Services Chemist reports to the Thatcher Company Technical Services Laboratory Manager. This position is responsible for performing routine analytical chemistry testing of manufacturing components and finished products in the Thatcher Company Technical Services Laboratory. This role supports Thatcher’s Williamson, NY 2nd shift operations, with a general work schedule of 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (with flexibility as needed).
Job Responsibilities
- Perform routine analytical testing (SOP-based) on batches of finished products and manufacturing components.
- Prepare written summaries of batch testing results.
- Provide technical support during the development of new testing methods and procedures.
- Assist manufacturing staff with production issues through batch testing and lab batch preparation.
- Perform QA/QC inspections of packaged, non-bulk products.
- Prepare written QA documents such as Certificates of Analysis or Certificates of Compliance.
- Perform routine calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Perform routine preparation and certification of standardized reagents.
- Serve as a member of site Emergency Response Team (ERT), responding to emergency situations involving release or potential release of hazardous substances.
- Package and prepare small chemical shipments of Hazardous Materials, including completion and certification of DOT compliance paperwork.
Job Qualifications
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
- Must be capable of completing the necessary training and medical clearances to serve as a member of the site Emergency Response Team (ERT), as well as prepare DOT compliant Hazardous Material shipments.
- Demonstrated communication, organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to perform routine chemistry calculations.
- Proficient with MS Office Applications
Experience/Education/Licenses
- BS Chemistry (or equivalent) Specialization in Analytical chemistry preferred.
- Experience-based knowledge of chemical principles, chemical manufacturing processes, and chemical plant operations are a plus.
Why Thatcher is right for you
- Competitive salary
- The founder of our company set up a defined contribution Profit Sharing Retirement Plan to reward the efforts and loyalty of all our employees. It is fully funded by the company and no employee contribution or match is an element of the plan. The plan allows for a yearly contribution of up to 25% of an employees salary. The results of company operations are reviewed every year to determine the contribution amount for each employee. 2020 marked the 47th consecutive year of maximum funding.
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Additional benefits including health, dental, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and 50% additional education reimbursement.
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Excellent career opportunities with a growing company
- A great work environment where your contribution can be recognized, and you can reach your full potential.
- Thatcher Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. As an affirmative action employer under E.O. 11246, we invite all applicants to identify themselves.
