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Shift Chemist | Emerald Performance Materials | Kalama, WA Emerald Performance Materials is a leading producer of polymers and performance materials that serve niche industrial end-market applications including the food and beverage, automotive, textiles and paper, personal care and household products, coatings and graphic arts, aerospace, and defense industries. Our company is poised for growth, building upon core businesses that have a long history in the markets we serve. We take pride in our reputation in supplying products that are often recognized as the benchmark in the industry for dependable technology, quality and service. Emerald is owned by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in market-leading companies that can benefit from its in-house operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital affiliates have invested in and managed more than 140 companies worldwide with combined sales in excess of $33.0 billion since Sun Capital's inception in 1995. Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York, and affiliates with offices in London, Tokyo, and Shenzhen, China. Provide analysis of raw material, in process and finished products and wastewater using a variety of wet chemistry and instrumental techniques. Release finished product for packaging. Release raw material for use in production areas. Use appropriate computer software to enter, obtain and communicate analytical results Perform direct readings of various laboratory instruments, including balances, pH meters, color analyzers and ion electrodes. Operate auto-titrators, refractive index instrument, specific gravity instrument, and gas chromatographs. Prepare and standardize reagents. Maintain, calibrate and verify laboratory equipment and instruments. Provide support developing analytical test methods when necessary. Provide support for special projects when necessary. Develop and maintain laboratory procedures. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor degree in chemistry, biology or science-related field required. Prior experience in wet chemistry, analysis of food and pharmaceutical grade products, and wastewater preferred. Knowledge of quality control, statistical principles, and ISO 9001 standards preferred. Strong technical and problem solving skills. Strong work ethic, high level of integrity and ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, work in a team environment, and work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrated skills using verbal and written communications; computer proficient with MS Office and other applications. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts and weekends. Emerald offers a competitive benefits plan including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), tuition sharing and many other benefits and opportunities. Emerald offers a stimulating professional environment with excellent career growth potential. To apply, please send your resume and salary requirements to careers.kalama@emeraldmaterials.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V