Senior Chemist

At Climax Molybdenum, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. 

 

In order to be considered for this position, please apply by 04/30/24.

 

Where You Will Work  

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years, with mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax Mine is located between Frisco and Leadville – the seat of Lake County and the highest incorporated city in the United States.   

 

At an elevation of over 10,000 feet, the rich historic town of Leadville is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Our employees and their families can enjoy hiking, camping, ultramarathon activities, skiing, and boating in the area. Some attractions in Leadville include the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Ski Cooper, Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, Tabor Opera House and the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. With the abundant outdoor recreation and numerous schools and amenities in the area, take a chance to advance your career with Climax Molybdenum and live life at the top! Visit Welcome to Leadville, Colorado to learn more.   

Description

Provide technical expertise, guidance and leadership in laboratory testing and analysis for domestic and international customers. Conduct research, analysis and experimentation on substances and samples to determine and evaluate their chemical and physical properties. Evaluate proper product and process development and applications, oversee quantitative and qualitative analysis, and ensure optimization and improvement of analytical methodologies to develop processes for new product development and quality assurance.     

• Oversee mainly non-routine and may perform complex metallurgical analysis of process samples or final products using wet chemistry and instrumental analytical techniques, reporting findings via management/customer reports, presentations and/or verbal discussions. Serves as technical expert on laboratory issues and analyses. Develop formulations, prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests in support of research & development, material characterization, metallurgical process enhancements, and final product quality assurance and end-product improvements.
• Oversee, troubleshoot and fine tune complex laboratory instrumentation and equipment, including reviewing, recommending, and implementing new or enhanced laboratory equipment or protocols; devising new equipment, and develop formulas, processes, and methods for solution of technical problems and evaluating and administering contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
• Responsible for new analytical method development. Oversee analysis of organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, utilizing such techniques as chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry in support of new mining processes and business development.
• Participate in/assists with providing training for uniformity of world-wide operations; participates in company sponsored steering teams such as Freeport-McMoRan Analytical Services Steering Team and applies learnings as appropriate.
• Report quality control/quality analysis issues and make recommendations to Chief Chemist or appropriate site management for correction. Provides site leadership including oversight for technicians and junior chemists, establish SOP's and safety training; participate in training for uniformity of world-wide operations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior chemists and technician and may hold direct supervisory responsibility for crews of chemistry lab technicians and/or junior chemists.
• Maintain current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or very closely related field with a strong emphasis in Chemistry (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Biology) and five (5) years experience as a Chemist in a research/analytical lab environment.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex chemical, laboratory and quality assurance analyses.
• Current knowledge of laboratory instrumentation.
• Familiarity with modern analytical chemis