Chemist

Job Description

Grace is seeking a Chemist to join our R&D team! This role reports to the Sr R&D Manager located at Columbia, MD. 

This role will support the Materials Technologies business in various R&D projects by performing laboratory work in making and testing new materials for applications primarily in the personal care and coating fields. 

Responsibilities

• Assists engineers and scientists with a variety of laboratory tasks.
• Performs chemical and/or physical analyses or scientific tests using both routine and special techniques in compliance with all safety standards.
• Collects, analyzes, and processes laboratory samples.
• Records results of tests, organizes data, performs basic computations, and prepares reports and analyses using standard procedures and guidelines.
• Provides technical support to Sales, Marketing, Technical Service and Manufacturing organizations as needed.
• Actively participates in required local safety program, along with the ability to work safely and maintain a clean and orderly lab environment.  
• Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs laboratory test equipment, apparatus, systems and supplies. 
   

Required Qualifications

• Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment.
• Degree in Chemistry or technical related field with minimum 5 years of experience OR
• Degree in Chemical Engineering with minimum of 3 years of experience
• Knowledge of basic chemical and engineering principles.  Strong knowledge of basic wet-chemistry laboratory techniques
• Familiarity with computer programs such as MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Good interpersonal skills and exceptional oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate with other functions, including sales force and marketing on regular basis.
• English language proficiency
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in coatings or personal care applications is a plus.
• Good manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
• Diligent at keeping written and/or electronic records.
• Some prior knowledge of inorganic chemistry

Benefits

U.S.:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability 
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace 
• Retirement Plans  
• 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave (salaried only)
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Company Donation Match Program