R&D Chemist

Your Role

Job Summary

R&D Chemist will be a quality focused laboratory professional with experience developing and implementing testing procedures across all stages of the quality assurance process. Skilled in optimizing laboratory standards, improving testing methodologies, and utilizing a wide range of chemical testing equipment and processes. Adept at interpreting test results, providing operational guidance, and serving as a key resource for troubleshooting and testing excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely perform physical testing of chemicals/ingredients
• Evaluate the physical and chemical properties of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods in accordance with approved procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness of the lab as well as other routine laboratory tasks.
• Provide quality testing, sampling, analysis, formulation, characterization to ensure quality/standards are being met.
• Document quality activities to prove a record of quality compliance efforts
• Conducts quality control testing and recertification of products as necessary.
• Produces document(s) to communicate lab results.
• Participates in joint sales calls and conference calls with sales representatives at customers.
• Participates in principal/vendor visits and conference calls to present lab findings and recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned

Your Profile

Additional Required Skills/Abilities:

• Analytical and conceptual thinking
• Ability to set priorities and meet objectives
• Proven time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated and task oriented

Physical Job Requirements/Essential Functions:

• Wear PPE as required
• Sit up to 30% of the day
• Type up to 50% of the day
• Use computer programs up to 50% of the day
• Use the telephone up to 30% of the day
• Stand up to 100% of the day
• Walk up to 80% of the day
• Lift/push/pull up to 50lbs
• Work in an environment with exposure to chemicals, some that may be hazardous

Equipment Use and Frequency Rarely (0-15%) Occasionally (16-45%) Frequently (46-100%)

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field or commensurate of education and experience.
• Two years of laboratory experience preferred

Our Offer

We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

INTERESTED?

We look forward receiving your application.

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