AirProducts
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Allentown,
PA
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Chemist in our Allentown, Pa. headquarters.
This position will be part of the Global Technology Centers and support a wide range of chemistry related programs and projects. The successful candidate will work with a cross-functional research team developing new synthetic routes to compositions of interest to various business areas including TGEE, Electronics, Merchant and PMD. Job responsibilities include hands-on experimentation of laboratory scale processes, coordination of analytical testing, and optimization of processes. In addition, the candidate will have safety responsibility for laboratory operations, including participation and in some cases leading hazard reviews, maintaining laboratory notebooks, keeping chemical inventory up to date and maintain databases for composition / structure – property relationships.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- A bachelor’s degree in chemistry is required; masters’ degree is a strong plus, along with 5 to 10 years industrial experience preferred.
- Candidate must be able to function independently with limited direction from supervisor.
-Candidate should have experience with various bench scale synthesis techniques including use of Schlenk or vacuum line, pressure reactors, or standard organic synthetic methods.
- Candidates with experience handling reactive or air sensitive materials are preferred. Experience with gas handling systems is a plus.
- Candidate must be capable of managing and safely running a laboratory with multiple projects.
- Candidate must have a strong awareness of and a good track record in safety.
- Candidate must be able to conduct experiments and compile results.
- Candidate will be required to maintain a notebook and other documentation of experimental work.
- Candidate must function well in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. In fiscal 2010, Air Products had revenues of $9 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,300 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.
To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link – Search job openings from the left navigation bar. You can apply specifically to Job Req #8050BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.
Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided None
Allentown, PA
Allentown, Pennsylvania
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