Working/Functional Title

Chemical Operator I

Position Summary

This position sets up, monitors, and executes chemical processes according to a specified batch record using various unit operations while utilizing safe manufacturing practices. This position will require the candidate to work onsite at the Holland facility. This position is a non-union position. 

Responsibilities:

• Executes and documents chemical processes as specified in the associated batch record using various unit operations including heating, cooling, chemical additions, reactions, distillations, crystallizations, filtrations, and drying and milling operations while following all applicable safety procedures. Prepares equipment for chemical processes by utilizing appropriate cleaning procedures. 
• For various chemical operations, sets up and adjusts equipment, piping, and hoses; stages supplies, including receiving, sampling, and moving raw materials; and prepares, labels, and moves waste for appropriate disposal. 
• Prepares equipment for chemical processes by utilizing appropriate cleaning methods. 
• Confers with staff on equipment and instrumentation requirements and capabilities and assists site maintenance in troubleshooting and solving equipment and instrumentation issues. 
• Works with staff and the analytical lab to perform in-process quality control analysis as required to determine the status of a chemical synthesis and ensure critical processing parameters have been met. 
• Assists the site maintenance department with operation of the facility and works with site tenants as required to meet their needs.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in a related science field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in basic laboratory techniques; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; the job may require specialty certifications, approvals, or training; may require successful completion/continued maintenance of accessibility standards.

Desired Qualifications

Seeking candidates who are strong problem solvers, self-motivated, highly reliable individuals who enjoys learning new things. Desired experience for this position includes 1-3 years work experience as an operator in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or food industries. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume 

3 professional references 

Special Instructions

This position will require the candidate to work onsite at the Holland facility.

This is a non-union position. 

To learn more about the Bioeconomy Institute Holland, please visit this website, https://bioeconomy.msu.edu/holland-facil. 

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://bioeconomy.msu.edu/holland-facil

Summary of Physical Demands

This position requires heavy lifting, extensive standing and walking as part of the regular responsibilities of the position; setting up and adjusting equipment, piping, and hoses; staging supplies, including receiving, sampling and moving raw materials. 

Summary of Health Risks

Prepares equipment for chemical processes by utilizing appropriate cleaning methods, moving raw materials, moving waste for appropriate disposal; this position also involves routinely working with hazardous chemicals and use of appropriate PPE.