Shift Chemist

Sibelco is a global material solutions company. We mine, process and sell industrial minerals at locations worldwide, focused primarily on silica, clays, feldspathics and olivine. We are also leaders in glass recycling. The Sibelco Group operates over 110 production sites in 31 countries, with a team of over 5,000 people.

Location: Spruce Pine, NC - Schoolhouse

Role Purpose:

Sibelco North America is currently seeking a Shift Chemist for our team in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The Shift Chemist will perform analytical procedures on routine plant samples submitted to the Analytical Services Laboratories. The role will also perform other analytical procedures on research samples submitted to the laboratory as well as basic analytical research on a project basis at the discretion of his/her supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare samples, conduct analyses, and report results on samples submitted to the Analytical Services Laboratories.
• Acquire and maintain the competence to perform all routine analytical procedures in the Standard Operating Procedures manual.
• Acquire and maintain expertise in the use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Assist in the validation, revision, and development of analytical procedures.
• Develop expertise in the operation of the ICP spectrometers, laser particle sizer, and other instrumentation.
• Develop the expertise to troubleshoot and complete minor repair of the instrumentation used in the daily operations of the laboratory.
• Maintain analytical facilities and equipment according to the Laboratory Maintenance Plan.
• Maintain required quality control documentation and perform all required calibrations on instrumentation as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual.
• Evaluate all data for precision, accuracy, and conformity to established quality standards prior to reporting.
• Meet laboratory sample turnaround goals and other productivity objectives as defined by laboratory management.
• Maintain good housekeeping techniques to minimize sample contamination as well as keeping a safe work environment.
• Maintain vigilance for the elimination of unnecessary procedures, unsafe work methods, contamination control, etc. and report to supervisor for implementation or resolution.
• Perform project work as required by the activities within the Research and Development department and acquire the techniques and expertise to maintain competent records while performing this work.
• Conduct work safely and report safety problems to supervisor immediately for resolution.
• The Shift Chemist role supports the 24 hour/7days per week operation of the production facilities. In this role you will at times be required to work weekends. The schedule is 12 hour swing shifts, 7am-7pm & 7pm-7am. Will stay on the same schedule two weeks at a time on a 4/3 schedule. For the moment, we are also hiring for 3pm-3am shift.

About you:

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a laboratory setting, laboratory coursework may substitute for experience.
• Seeking self-starter able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,300.00 - $70,399.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3x12
• 4x12

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Spruce Pine, NC: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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