Posted March 22, 2023

City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102

SUMMARY STATEMENT

Starting salary of $53,127! Did you recently graduate with a degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry, forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, organic chemistry, or materials science? Or recently graduated with a degree with 34 credit hours in toxicology, chemistry, or biochemistry? No experience necessary!

Come make a difference working for the City of Philadelphia as a chemist! Jobs available at the Department of Health and Water Department. The City offers work-life balance and a total rewards career. Apply today!

This is beginning level chemistry work. Employees in this class perform assignments of limited scope and complexity which are intended to develop knowledge and skills required for analytical chemistry.

Work is performed under the close supervision of a higher-level chemist.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Training, Education & Experience
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY:
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within nine months of the application deadline (by 12/31/2023) will be admitted to this examination. Candidates may not be hired until all requirements have been satisfied. Candidates must indicate their anticipated graduation date.

1. EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor’s degree program, at an accredited college or university, in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry, forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, organic chemistry, or materials science.

—OR—

2. Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university with a minimum equivalent of 34 semester hours in toxicology, chemistry, or biochemistry.

Physical & Medical Requirements
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications
Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Graduate Chemist if required by work assignment.

Full Time | Salaried Non-Exempt

BPG International — Wilmington, DE

SUMMARY STATEMENT

The mission of the Laboratory Technician is multi-faceted requiring competency in the areas of Laboratory Operations.  The focus is on a proactive working behavior ensuring all duties and obligations are managed in a timely manner while providing world class products and services to all our stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations: Follow proper laboratory procedures and protocols and related safety topics for our fragranced product laboratory.

• Understand and follow laboratory safety and Good Laboratory Practices. Maintains a clean, safe laboratory environment.
• Must have knowledge of and follow basic laboratory techniques. Must handle chemicals in a safe manner per SDS including use of PPE.
• Assist in maintaining Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals in BPG products and in the laboratory.
• Assist in managing all laboratory documentation including testing procedures and protocols for BPG products.
• Prepare lab samples following established formulas and procedures in accordance with good laboratory practices and procedures.

Product Testing: Conduct product testing as required, following established SOP’s and accurately documenting results for analysis.

• Conduct performance and physical testing on finished product and formula WIP including length of life and other claim support testing.
• Assist in conducting in-house sensory tests as required.
• Conduct stability testing on developmental and existing products per SOP and present interim results to Lab Manager.
• Prepare product formulations for validation, product testing and customer presentations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in good condition and standardize.

Project management: Manage assigned laboratory projects through to completion

• Accurately communicate progress and results to the designated parties through meetings and formal written reports.
• Record all pertinent information into the proper documents and store in the lab project database.

Quality: Track and document all lab related quality documentation including but not limited to QCBD records, standards, formulations, processes.

• Maintains accurate records of laboratory experiments and data in lab notebook and in Excel Worksheets as directed.
• Assure the appropriate data integrity from experiments, conduct analysis of data and communicate findings to Manager.
• Creates new and maintains existing chemical and formula records in QCBD with all appropriate support documents.
• Conducts quality tests on materials, formulas and finished product to assist in establishing quality specifications.
• Assists in maintaining SOP records for material and formula testing.

Continuous Improvement: Proactively recommend, as part of BPG’s ongoing process improvement, ideas or procedures that solve problems, expand our capability, improve company performance and eliminate bottle necks and reduce costs. A proactive approach is a key element.

• Make recommendations for improvements to laboratory test procedures or development of new procedures to enhance technical capabilities.
• Maintain a continuous learning program for professional growth and development

Product Innovation: Liaise with other departments and suppliers regarding technology, processes and product improvements.

• Improve performance
• Reduce cost
• Provide superior formulations that present corporate advantages

REQUIREMENTS

• AS degree required in chemistry or another scientific related field or equivalent experience. BS in a scientific related field preferred.
• Minimum of one-year proven results-oriented work experience
• High level of computer literacy using spreadsheets and database management.
• Laboratory/ manufacturing/quality/chemical experience in the consumer fragranced products industry Preferred.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and correct situations in a proactive manner
• Written /Verbal & Interpersonal Communication
• Process Management
• Organization/Planning
• Creative Problem Solving
• Analytical/Strategic thinking
• Attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills are a must
• Experience with regulatory agencies OSHA, CARB, FDA, EPA a plus

TRAVEL

Ability to travel up to 10%

Environmental Factors & Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to move freely throughout all our workspace and Lab and to provide the physical dexterity and abilities needed for common laboratory practice.
• Must demonstrate a reasonable sense of smell and color identification.