SCIENTIST II - LSQA at Formosa Plastics in Point Comfort, TX

Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.

Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.

We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.

Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.

I. POSITION OBJECTIVE
This position exists to optimize the lab’s applications of analytical methods, instrumentations, and resources to ensure accurate analytical data is produced with low cost and in a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health, and safety regulatory and company requirements; by following ISO and EPA standards, Company Policies, and referenced Standard Operating Procedures.
II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Lab Management: Operate lab instrumentation and/or equipment proficiently. Develop analytical methods and SOPs, providing training to technicians for updated procedures. Troubleshoot and repair analytical instruments. Interpret and understand analytical results. Routinely review data for the labs and/or production units served using TQMS.
Operation Support: Provide regulatory support to the Operating Units, enabling them to achieve smooth operations, manufacture high-quality products, and avoid unscheduled process interruptions. Develop, apply, and optimize analytical methods and procedures based on operational needs. Also, assist in the investigation of any customer complaints.
Improvement Projects: Study the process, identify areas for improvement, and help the production units achieve best industry practices while addressing problem areas.
Coordination Support: Coordinate lab activities and guide technicians as needed. Initiate and perform improvement projects or special assignments. Review SOPs every year and update them as needed.
THM: Promote cleanliness and order through implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant like new condition.
III. QUALIFICATIONS
A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA
1. Previous Related Experience Required
A minimum of five (5) years of experience is required; experience in a chemical laboratory is preferred.
2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
• Personal computer skills and applicable software.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good business writing ability.
• In-depth knowledge of analytical chemistry and instrumentation.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from commercial plant operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Education
B.S. Degree in Chemistry or a related field with 5 years of experience working in a chemical laboratory; Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field with 2 years of relevant experience; Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related field of study.
4. Other Certification/Training Required
• Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.
• Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.

Check Out Our Benefits
Health Coverage and Perks

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Group Term Life, Dependent and
Supplemental Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement
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Work/Life Balance

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off for a balanced life
(Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)

FlexTime Available

Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match,
Cash Balance, Pension Plan