Corporate -Associate Chemist

Requisition ID: 880592 
Position: Full-Time 
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

Entry-level role in the kilogram-scale manufacture of specialty chemicals, including dyes and dye intermediates for use by both internal and external customers. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specialty chemical production on kilogram scales
• Chemical apparatus set-up, reactor loading (solvents, raw materials) and unloading
• Chemical process monitoring and control
• Product purification (crystallization, chromatography, rotary evaporation, solvent recovery)
• Spectroscopy (ultraviolet, visible, infrared)
• Quality control
• Record keeping (Laboratory notebooks, Certificates of Analysis)
• Reporting (Standard Operating Procedures, Production reports)
• Compliance with safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA) and internal practices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field
• Certifications: None required
• University research experience
• Familiarity in handling chemicals and chemical equipment
• Familiarity with running analytical instruments including GC, UV/Vis spectrometers
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, Organic Chemistry with 1-2 years of industrial experience
• Experience in handling chemicals and chemical equipment on kilogram scales
• Experience in maintaining spectrometers and interpreting spectra
• Experience with maintaining analytical instruments including GC, UV/Vis spectroscopy
• Familiarity with SciFinder and SAP

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts. 
 
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com. 
  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.