Russell Tobin is seeking a Distillation Chemist for a leading flavor and fragrance supplier in Danbury, CT.
Job Title: Distillation Chemist Level I
Location: Danbury, CT (on-site)
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 2nd or 3rd shift (see below)
Pay Rate: $26.00 - $27.88 per hour
Current Shifts:
1st shift hours: Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 3:00pm (Not Available)
2nd shift hours: Monday – Friday, 2:30pm – 11:00pm (shift differential included)
3rd shift hours: Sunday – Friday, 10:30pm – 7:00am (shift differential included)
***However, the shifts will eventually move to a fixed schedule of three, twelve hours shifts (3x12) a week. Straight days or straight nights. ***
- 1st shift A: Sun – Tue, 6:00am – 6:30pm.
- 2nd shift A: Sun – Tue, 6:00pm – 6:30 am (Wed) (Additional shift differential included)
- 1st shift B: Wed – Fri, 6:00am – 6:30pm.
- 2nd shift B: Wed – Fri, 6:00pm – 6:30am (Sat) (Additional shift differential included)
Overview:
This function provides purification of organic chemicals using distillation techniques and related support systems. This involves a range of activities including:
- Sets up and adjusts distillation equipment. May operate heating, cooling, vacuum and pressure systems.
- Uses analytical equipment for assessing quality of distillation cuts and final products. Understands principles of operation of the equipment and, with supervision, interprets results.
- Transport, weigh, mix and pump chemical materials.
- Monitoring of process parameters to ensure product quality, yields and lot consistency.
- Proper care, safety, maintenance and usage of technology, equipment, and/or systems.
- May serve as a technical resource for Distillation Technician.
- Maintain all necessary production, safety, inventory, training, and other records and/or logs as required, in written and /or computer format.
- Complies with all BRI environmental and safety policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of distillation and analytical chemistry.
- BS in Chemistry or related field and one to five years’ experience in distillation.
- Ability to use interchangeably metric and U.S. standards of weights and measures and its application in determining molar quantity
- Skill in the operation of distillation and support equipment.
- Knowledge of piping and valve operations to control processes.
- Ability to conduct gas chromatographic analyses and interprets results.
- Evaluate materials by odor.
Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
Apply Today! If you are interested in the position, please email your resume to rob.vanriet@russelltobin.com for immediate consideration.