Chemist

WHO WE ARE

This position is with Helena Industries (HI). HI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and provides production and distribution solutions to customers across a wide variety of industries. HI is one of the largest chemical toll manufacturers in the U.S. and our clients include many household name brands and large retailers.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Chemist is responsible for performing a broad range of chemical tests and procedures in the laboratory using professional judgement in the evaluation and selection of professional methods and techniques in order to meet specification and standards set forth by Helena Industries, LLC and its contract customers.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Assists the Lab Supervisor in the organization and maintenance of quality control systems and audits.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting quality issues for the plant and quality team.
• Performs quality control tests and analyses.
• Interprets analytical findings to assess compliance with chemical standards and reports findings to leadership.
• Performs all Quality Assurance Technician job duties and responsibilities.
• Communicates with contract customers regarding quality control issues.
• Develops and validates low-level active ingredient assays.
• Assists in repairs and maintenance of all laboratory equipment.
• Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is in a typical plant / warehouse / lab environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment / mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.