Research Associate I

Research Associate IThe Research Associate I will be responsible for supporting compliance with the company's current marketed dental consumables including meeting internal and external quality and safety requirements. The role will be primarily responsible for performing experiments in the research laboratory and completing all required documentation.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Under general supervision, conducts assigned experiments using appropriate equipment, techniques, and protocols. Applies good laboratory practices.Under the guidance of more senior R&D personnel, plans a schedule of research activities according to the company's timetable, and establishes daily or weekly routines necessary to meet the project timetable.Contributes to the design of experiments.Identifies deficiencies and suggests solutions to problems of limited scope (low to moderate complexity).Records experimental data and observations. Completes calculations according to established procedures.Maintains accurate records of work.Prepares standard and summary of results.Develops knowledge of the company's existing products.Participates in the evaluation of experiment results, ideas, competitor products, and new technologies.Complies with all company policies and procedures including quality, complaint handling, and safety.Incidental Duties: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.Job Requirements:Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty, satisfactorily. This individual must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, where priorities may change rapidly. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field required ORAssociate's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field plus a minimum of 2 years of industrial laboratory experience required.Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of standard chemical or physical testing procedures is required.Understanding of good laboratory practices required.Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel required.Effective verbal and written communication skills in English required.Good interpersonal and collaborative skills are required.Good organizational and time management skills is required.Ability to prioritize is required.Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Work in a chemical laboratory and/or manufacturing environment with the required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).Works in the presence of human and animal teeth.Frequently uses hands and fingers.Occasionally reaches up/down with arms.Occasionally bends and stoops.Occasionally walks and stands.Occasionally sits.Occasionally lifts and carries up to 15 lbs.Target Market Salary Range: $70,400 - $75,000Operating Company: Kerr