Chemist

Description

• Receive, research, and respond to technical questions from the field.
• Develop training materials in collaboration with SME’s and schedule and coordinate training for various teams in need
• Identifying training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses in our manufacturing, technical, and product teams
• Support initiatives to improve performance of new product concepts and existing products, improve cost position, efficiency and reliability of products while ensuring that testing and proof of concept activities are completed on time.
• Test and analyze competitive samples, assist manufacturing and quality teams on both new and existing products, collaborate with compliance and sourcing in addition to chemical engineers and project managers.
• Conduct research to identify potential technologies or solutions, jobsite activity and end user immersion, making samples of formulas, developing new formulas, developing and conducting tests to ensure the feasibility of product performance expectations which includes set-up monitoring, observing, analysis, and reporting.
• Lead and support technical efforts to support the achievement of the company’s business strategies, product roadmaps, and objectives.
• Generate, develop, and communicate data to support the development of new products in addition to producing presentations and presenting to larger audiences.
• Develop and implement a research plan to obtain unbiased feedback on training, and opportunities for continued training and expertise.

Requirements

• Masters Degree preferred.
• Highly organized with written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make scale up mixes, develop and follow test protocol, and accurately document findings.
• Ability and desire to live into the corporate mission and values.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to communicate to diverse audiences and work in cross functional teams.
• PC Computer proficiency.
• Formulation, testing, and validation will require creativity, an understanding of the end user experience, and knowledge of requirements from regulatory agencies such as ISO, IAPMO, ASTM, ICC, NFPA and others as necessary.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or related field required, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience working on multiple projects focused on the chemical range of our current technology.
• Proven ability to complete tasks on time with limited supervision.
• Knowledge and experience using a design process and quality procedures.
• Ability and desire to learn and demonstrate understanding of complex technical topics.
• Experience or knowledge of analytical test and tools.
• Experience required 5+ years working in a high-volume chemical lab.
• Ability to be accountable for work and transparent with findings and communication.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• A robust suite of complementary benefits to support associate well being
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
• Tuition reimbursement

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance