Requisition ID: 304061
Store #: O00417 Exciton COP - Op Vill OH
Position:Full-Time

Oakley. Designed to push the boundaries of performance. From advanced eyewear technology to apparel innovation, Oakley sets itself apart from the rest. Backed by the power of Luxottica, our athletes and customers expect the best in sports performance and Oakley employees help to fuel this drive

GENERAL FUNCTION

Lead 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
Crude product purification (crystallization, chromatography, rotary evaporation, solvent recovery)
Spectroscopy (ultraviolet, visible, infrared) and Data Analysis
Quality control
Record keeping (Laboratory notebooks, Certificates of Analysis)
Chemical equipment preventive maintenance and repair (Reactors, Evaporators, Pumps, etc.)
Reporting (Standard Operating Procedures, Production reports)
Compliance with safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA) and internal practices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in chemistry
Certifications: None required
Experience: 5 years kilo lab
- Expertise in handling chemicals and chemical equipment
- Expertise with analytical equipment including GC, UV/Vis spectroscopy
- Expertise with Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PhD, Organic Chemistry
Expertise in handling chemicals and chemical equipment on kilogram scales
Expertise with analytical equipment including GC, UV/Vis spectroscopy
Expertise with Microsoft Office applications
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Luxottica 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 Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at 1-888-887-3348 or e-mail HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com (be sure to provide your name and contact information for either option so that we may follow up in a timely manner).

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 receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

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