R&D Chemist
Company: Blue Star NBR
Location: Wytheville
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Blue Star NBR , a Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) chemical
formulation and glove manufacturing company, is currently
undergoing construction in Wytheville, VA.
Blue Star NBR will be a fully integrated chemical facility using
raw materials developed and formulated onsite to proudly supply
American-made medical-grade NBR for use in the production of
nitrile examination gloves.
Position Description:
The R&D Chemist will be required to follow the recipes that are
issued by the Technical Manager for batches of emulsion polymers
for a new plant being constructed to help re-shore critical medical
supplies. This includes an ability to manage, handle, and weigh
hazardous raw materials for introduction to a pilot plant reactor.
The pilot plant lab will analyze raw material and polymer samples
for the pilot plant to support quality control and modification of
recipe components or procedures. This individual will conduct
and/or direct those sampling and testing procedures and will work
to suggest corrective measures to ensure that the reactions
progress on the prescribed program profiles.
The Lab Chemist may also be asked to direct sampling and testing in
the main plant and will need to work proactively with operations
staff to troubleshoot process deviations. This includes
recipe-defined instructions for purification steps, discharging and
preparing the product for distribution.
Responsibilities:
Work with main and pilot plant operations to improve manufacturing
processes by performing a comprehensive evaluation of processes,
materials, and equipment and identifying areas and methods of
improvement
Ensure consistent high quality of the product by regularly
inspecting and monitoring production processes to determine optimal
order, method, and timing of operations
Test components of new processes in laboratory setting, and design
pilot projects for next step of small-scale testing; supervise
initial processes and make necessary adjustments
Supervise and direct laboratory technicians and other personnel in
conducting research and testing, placing and adjusting equipment
and implementing process changes
Document research process and maintain complete records as
necessary for further research and as required by law
Oversee quality control measures and establish protocols for
efficient communication of test and evaluation reports
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
Minimum 3-5 years of practical experience, including
internships
Proven record of creative and effective problem-solving in
manufacturing processes
Knowledge of laboratory operations
Strong communications, judgment, and coaching skills
Strong Excel and Word, software skills
Strong aptitude for problem analysis, problem-solving, and critical
thinking
Strong organization and planning skills
High standards of professional ethics
Preferred:
Familiarity with polymerization processes
Project Management experience
Strong knowledge of operating as a PSM facility
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Keywords: Blue Star NBR, Roanoke , R&D Chemist, Other , Wytheville, Virginia
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