Chemist

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, provides technical advice and guidance in laboratory testing and analysis at assigned site.

Minimum Requirements:

- Performs routine and non-routine chemical and/or metallurgical analysis of process samples or final products using wet chemistry and instrumental analytical techniques, and reports findings.
- Maintains laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
- Reviews and recommends new or enhanced laboratory equipment or protocols.
- Reports quality control/quality analysis issues and makes recommendations to Senior Chemist and/or Chief Chemist for correction.
- Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
- Maintains current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
- May contribute to new analytical method development.
- Performs other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related area.
- One (1) to three (3) years experience in an area or areas relevant to the assignment.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex chemical, laboratory and quality assurance analyses.
- Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
- Skilled in the proper handling and analysis of hazardous chemicals.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Criteria/Conditions (specific background and skills):

- Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see.
- Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 40 pounds) during the course of the workday.
- Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
- Phelps Dodge promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.

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Job Number
5672