RESEARCH CHEMIST (SYNTHETIC)

Job Details

Level: EntryJob Location: MOSES LAKE, WA 98837Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $50,000.00 - $76,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: None

We value: Safety, Integrity, Ownership, Collaboration, Service, Sustainability

Moses Lake Industries, Inc. (MLI) is a rapidly growing producer of ultra-pure chemical products, serving the semiconductor and flat-panel screen industries worldwide. We deliver world class products to the leaders of the industries we serve.

You will be working for a midsized company with great people and a history of steady growth and profitability. Sound like a match? If you are prepared to work in an exciting and rewarding environment, we look forward to considering your experience and qualifications.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, onsite, Moses Lake, WA

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON

• Assemble, disassemble, clean, load, and maintain chemical reactors.
• Perform hands-on laboratory experiments involving handling of solid, liquid and gaseous chemicals, some of which may be hazardous and require use of specialized knowledge or handling techniques.
• Prepare samples to minimize contamination in laboratory, clean booth, or clean room environments.
• Assemble, use, and maintain common laboratory equipment (e.g., glassware, Schlenk lines, inert atmosphere chambers, pressure vessels).
• Perform maintenance tasks on systems or equipment as assigned.
• Apply chemical hygiene practices to maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Follow all policies and procedures for safe chemical and waste handling.
• Read and apply information from chemical literature and SDS to identify and mitigate risks. Hazards may include but are not limited to: use of toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, flammable, pyrophoric, highly reactive materials in high pressure, negative pressure, extremely hot or cold, or other reaction profiles and equipment.
• Use administrative, engineering, and personal protective controls to ensure a safe work environment.
• Consistently prioritize safety for self, team, and environment.
• Exhibit and apply knowledge of chemical principles, synthetic techniques, and characterization methods.
• Calculate stoichiometry for chemical reactions or verify team calculations.
• Troubleshoot experimental or equipment issues using Response Flow Checklists (RFCs).
• Support development or documentation of new RFCs.
• Maintain detailed, legible laboratory notebooks to support reproducibility and intellectual property protection.
• Write weekly summary reports detailing activities, milestones, progress, and issues.
• Generate well-organized, grammatically correct summaries and technical reports.
• Protect company intellectual property and confidential information.
• Execute tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Develop and document new SOPs where necessary.
• Update existing procedures to improve safety, clarity, and efficiency following document control protocols.
• Collect and consolidate data from notebooks, metrology reports, and literature.
• Analyze experimental outcomes using graphical representations, statistics, and modeling.
• Use data analysis tools (e.g., MS Excel, JMP, Origin, ChemDraw) to interpret results.
• Apply conceptual thinking to identify trends, problems, and insights from data.
• Conduct literature reviews to identify synthetic methods, reagents, or processing techniques.
• Develop plausible and safe synthetic strategies for target molecules.
• Contribute to the development and modification of products and services based on research and market needs.
• Communicate effectively via email and in written reports.
• Follow departmental communication guidelines (e.g., email review, response expectations).
• Proactively seek direction or support as needed.
• Work independently and collaboratively under the direction of supervisors or senior scientists.
• Participate fully in required training programs and refreshers.
• Identify and schedule additional training with supervisor as needed.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, safety, and work quality.
• Uphold all MLI policies and “MLI Code of Conduct.”
• Strict compliance with Environmental and Safety regulations.
• Compliance and individual accountability with the MLI Quality System and ISO Registration is required.  It is the employee’s commitment to ensure that the Company’s actual practices and procedures are exercised as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to supp