Chemist I

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit

Position Summary:

The Chemist I is responsible for fulfilling the needs of the Materials & Biocompatibility Laboratory’s requirements for materials characterization and analytical testing in the following: biocompatibility, physical and chemical evaluation of materials and examination of products / components. This position is responsible for performing independent tasks of great complexity with no or limited guidance from senior personnel, demonstrate high problem solving skills and developing, implementing and managing projects. This position is also responsible for the daily laboratory organizational duties.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Plans and organizes chemical analysis of starting material, in process and finished product and stability studies and ensure adherence to approved test methods, specifications, procedures, equipment operating instruments and guidelines.
• Responsible for the overall system of compilation, preparation and release of test results/ reports.
• Conducts chemical analysis and experiments to develop new knowledge, materials, processes and products.
• Analyzes samples from various sources to provide information on different materials.
• Develops new techniques to analyze chemicals.
• Collaborates with specialists to interpret data and writes reports about the results.
• Analyzes test information to determine process efficiency and works on improvements.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Requires full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field. Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
• Work under minimal supervision. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May periodically assist in orienting, training, assigning and checking the work of lower level employees. Referring only complex problems and issues
• Judgement is required in resolving all day-to-day problems
• Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

Expertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 02-04 years related experience required.
• Frequent business travel required
• Secrecy and invention agreement and non-compete agreement
• Ability to work non-standard schedule as needed

Desired:

• Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities: Other Duties

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally:   Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Stand, Sit, Visual Acuity with or without corrective lenses
• Frequently:     N/A
• Constantly:     N/A 

Activities:

• Occasionally:  Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral, Sitting, Standing, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick
• Frequently:     N/A
• Constantly:     N/A 

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasionally:  Proximity to moving parts, Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals (in most areas) , Other
• Frequently:     N/A
• Constantly:     N/A 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise Intensity:   Low
• Occasionally:  N/A
• Frequently:     Office environment, Production/manufacturing environment, Lab environment
• Constantly:     N/A

Salary Range: $ 68,700 - $78,700

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at .

Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

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