*POSITION SUMMARY*
Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Chemist will develop value added products for the aerosol and liquid filling markets and support production through routine analytical testing on in-process, finished products, and other samples.
Key Responsibilities
* Provides hands on bench laboratory work to new product development projects, organizes and manages projects and resources to meet planned objectives, reports on R&D activities, and provides technical support to internal and external customers
* Provides technical support services to manufacturing, quality assurance, and existing product lines
* Work collaboratively with Quality Control and Manufacturing to troubleshoot manufacturing problems/issues
* Generate specification for newly developed formulas
* Assures all R&D laboratory work is carried out in a safe manner including adherence to personal protective equipment, training on safety practices, and that products and processes comply with all federal and state regulatory agencies and meet international chemical health and safety requirements
* Responsible for carrying out company policy and initiatives
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Biological or Chemical discipline
* Prefer familiarity with manufacturing chemical plant operations
* Prior Aerosol experience preferred
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities
* Interpersonal skills to collaborate at various technical levels, with individuals in other business functions, and with the potential to function in a supervisory role.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and analytical skills
* MS Office with strength in Access and Excel
Physical Requirements
* Ability to work in a chemical lab environment/chemical manufacturing plant and with lab equipment and computers
* Occasionally may be required to reach, squat, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
Work Location: In person
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