Chemist Specialist I (C crew)

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: - The person in this role is responsible for conducting routine analysis following defined methods in support of recycling, wastewater, raw material production, procurement, and refinement. - Day-to-day responsibilities include sampling and sample preparation, operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation as assigned, data management / reporting and maintenance of a clean laboratory environment. - This person will be comfortable working under the direction of laboratory management and will be conscious of safety and data quality. Education/Experience: - Associate degree in chemistry or closely related field required. - BA or BS in chemistry or closely related field preferred. - Coursework in analytical chemistry, polymers, and inorganic or solid-state chemistry preferred. - At least 3 years experience in an analytical laboratory environment or academic equivalent experience required. - Experience in an environment involving polymer analysis, thermal analysis, and wet chemistry preferred. Required Skills/Competencies: - Proven competency in chemical analysis; ICP analysis, and polymer characterization preferred. - Ability to prepare samples, standards, and conduct analyses. - Ability to learn the operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of metrology equipment. - Skilled in wet and solid sample preparation methodology. - Will handle and use toxic as well as flammable materials. - Intermediate knowledge of standard software (MS Office suite, JMP). - Ability to use analytical skills to read charts and graphs to find trends. - Good communication skills required. - Ability to multi-task. Essential Responsibilities: - Responsible for routine analysis, under supervision, of materials using defined methods. - Operate and maintain ICP OES and /or MS instrumentation or equivalent instrumentation. - Keep complete and accurate records of laboratory activities. - Responsible for data management including accurate transcription to spreadsheets and other software. - Protect the integrity of test samples by maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory environment. - Work safely at all times, promptly reporting any safety issues to laboratory management. - Provide support to laboratory management in the development of new analytical methods. - Conduct projects to support continuous improvement. - Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers. - Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste. - Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations. - Other duties as assigned. - Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: - This position will report to Laboratory Management. - This position will not have direct reports. Travel: - 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.) Estimated Salary Range: - $18.89- $26.44 hourly US Physical Requirements: Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day. Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis. Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction. Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis. Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry o