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Assistant Chemist

Employer
American Crystal Sugar Company
Location
Moorhead, MN
Salary
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Industry
Professional Services
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term

Job Details



Assistant Chemist Job Functions:

- Uses analytical skills in performing specialized lab tests.
- In the absence of the other lab personnel, including the Factory Chemist, this position ensures required lab tests areperform a nd results recorded. May perform tests and record results.
- Responsible for the day to day operation of the lab and maintain all laboratory records.
- Prepares and standardizes solutions.
- Responsibility for sugar and by-product analysis.
- Uses knowledge of chemistry and factory processes to assist other areas in troubleshooting.
- Performs routine lab maintenance, including troubleshooting and basic repair and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
- Monitors sanitation activities and performs sanitation inspections as needed, in conjunction with the Factory Chemist.
- Performs basic first aid and CPR if required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to work overtime as required.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED certificate is required.
- 4 Year College Degree in Chemistry, Biology or related science, to include two years of chemistry.
- Valid Driver's License
- Must be able to reference, read and understand how to use MSDS information.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively to direct and supervise lab personnel.
- Must possess a high degree of accuracy in preparing and reporting quality control information.
- Math skills, including algebra are required.
- The incumbent must be able to learn and have knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Knowledgeable of and able to perform all duties of other Lab personnel.
- Analytical skills required to accurately perform special tests required by Factory Chemist.
- Assist the Factory Chemist in ensuring laboratory quality control and product quality.
- Correctly prepare and standardize solutions.
- Responsibility for day to day lab operation.
- Responsibility for sugar and by-product analysis.
- Ability to work with computer systems, and Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge and capability to perform basic First Aid and CPR.
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic repair and routine maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
- Responsible for physical inventories of sugar, molasses and pellets, molasses balance, extraction and production accounting.
- Assist the Factory Chemist in monitoring sanitation activities and perform sanitation inspections as needed.
- Maintain all laboratory records.
- Assume all duties of the Factory Chemist in their absence.

Applicants are required to pass the entrance testing requirements, pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

Company

OUR WORKPLACE: 

American Crystal Sugar Company’s goal is to have the best workforce in the sugar industry.  We believe in working hard, taking pride in our accomplishments, and celebrating our successes. And our employees are our number one asset.  That’s why American Crystal Sugar Company jobs are available for people of all backgrounds and skill sets, and why we offer competitive compensation, benefit packages, and more.

We’re also champions of safety and customer satisfaction, and strive to be a progressive leader within the sugar industry. Our commitment is to be fair to all individuals while providing a safe and productive work environment that encourages the best in everyone. 

Year round positions offer Medical, Dental, Vacation, Holiday, Sick, Pension, 401k, and more!

American Crystal Sugar Company is a drug free workplace and conducts
pre-employment drug tests and criminal background checks. Equal Opportunity Employer
 

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