Analytical Chemistry Technician

Role Overview

Kodak is currently looking for an Analytical Chemistry Technician to join our Kodak Specialty Chemicals Inks & Dispersions team in Rochester, NY.

We are looking for an Analytical Chemistry Technician with application in laboratory analytical instrument operation, instrument repair and maintenance, calibration, method
development and data interpretation. Candidates must be willing to work a rotating 12 hours, 24/7 shift schedule (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off). Shift allowance is
offered for rotating schedule. Ability to learn new technologies, apply statistical data analysis, support production material and data flow, data entry and verification.

Must be able to interact through a vertical organization mix of positions and skillsets including PhD Chemists, production chemists, operators, engineers and lab technicians within a self-managed work environment.  This position will be a mix of routine sample analysis, data entry and management, response to daily changes in priorities, new learnings on a broad set of analytical technical applications, and some method development and data analysis with production and development chemists. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and GLP (good laboratory practices) quality systems is preferred.

Technologies include:
· Chromatography – LC, GC
· Wet Chemistry – Potentiometry, Gravimetry, Karl Fischer, Conductivity, Tubidimetry, pH
· UV/Vis Spectroscopy
· Rheology
· Thermal Analysis – DSC, TGA
· Structure Determination – NMR, FTIR, Mass Spectroscopy (GC & HPLC)

Desired skills and experience:
· A.S. or B.S. in Chemistry with 5-10 years of work experience
· Hands-on chemical lab experience
· Analytical chemistry experience
· Proficiency on analytical walk-up lab instrumentation
· Strong record keeping skills (hardcopy and electronic filing)
· Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multi-functional team
environment

Additional Desired Qualifications:
· Good communication skills, written and oral
· Proficient computer skills, database management and electronic notebook