Associate Assistant Chemist

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?  

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!  

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment currently has an Associate Assistant Chemist opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into our KitPackaers/ ReslinLab (KPRL) Division located in Germantown, WI. 

KitPackers is a GROWING industry leading packager of high-end adhesives for the aerospace, defense, technology, and automotive industries.  Come work for us and enjoy a PTO allotment on your first day, great benefits, competitive pay, and a generous quarterly gainsharing (performance bonus) plan, as well as promotion opportunities within the department and the Ellsworth organization. Come join our growing team! 

You will prepare samples and testing for qualifying raw materials, validating properties of new products and modifications or reformulations of existing products. Completes work related to design plans, raw material qualification, validation of properties of new products and product modifications, and reformulation and support of current products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares samples and formulations using chemicals and laboratory mixing equipment by following written instructions
• Tests experimental formulations for properties such as viscosity, cure time, thermal transition temperatures, adhesion, and hardness using standard laboratory procedures and instrumentation
• Performs a limited variety of chemical tests as instructed
• Seeks resolution on experimental data deviating from expected result
• Calibrates and verifies equipment as specified in SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Documents procedures, observations, data, and other results in an approved format in an electronic laboratory notebook
• Stocks inventory in lab and requests order of supplies
• Maintains 5S of laboratory space

PERKS & BENEFITS  

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in chemistry or related field is required (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• 0+ years of related work experience  
• Solid technical communication skills with the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Strong safety awareness 
• Experience with the use of personal computers and other standard office equipment

Ellsworth Corporation is an industry leading global corporation, we specialize in the distribution, manufacturing and custom packaging of adhesives, specialty chemicals and dispensing equipment.  We stand apart from the competition by going above and beyond high quality products. We offer expert assistance, valuable services, decades of experience, and a host of resources to ensure we're providing the best possible solution for our customers’ applications.

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