Senior Chemist Job Description

The Senior Chemist requires a graduate degree. Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances in order to investigate their applications to medicine and other industries. Being a Senior Chemist typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Working as a Senior Chemist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.

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Senior Chemist Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Senior Chemist to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Review opportunities for process and product improvements with Group Leader;
  • Maintain raw material knowledge with Industry Standards;
  • Develop new, market leading products based on critical to quality (CTQ) metrics;
  • Complete project assignments in a timely manner;
  • Proficiency with Manufacturing processes;
  • Train R&D Technicians and Jr. Chemists as assigned;
  • Perform such routine or non-routine tasks as may be assigned;
  • Maintain assigned products as a Product Steward;
  • Maintain work area in a professional manner;
  • Participate in safety inspections and maintain a safe work area;
  • Run R&D coatings projects, both short and long term, from concept through scale-up and commercialization;
  • Deal directly with customers doing technical service-related work;
  • Support QC and manufacturing in scale-ups and with any chemistry problems they have.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of statistical experimental design and data analysis techniques;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills. Candidate to be able to work as a team member and also independently on multi-task assignments;
  • Experience in the analysis and application of chemical, physical and mechanical data to problem solving and product development;
  • Studies and experience in the areas of adhesives, surface chemistry or composites is a plus;
  • Ability to partner with customers in product development programs;
  • Experience in directing the activities of laboratory technicians;
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