Research Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

As a Research Scientist your main objective is to contribute to the company’s products, profitability and markets by participating in technical program research for new and existing products and processes consistent with business goals and priorities.

Additionally, you may be required to provide technical assistance to Quality, Operations or Field Sales as required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Maintain knowledge of technical developments, which could contribute to or be a competitive threat to project objectives.
• Maintain compliance with the Quality Manual, Safety Policy and other procedures.
• Develop and validate new test methods as necessary.
• Provide assistance to Quality, Regulatory, Operations and Sales as required.
• Provide technical support in identifying and resolving customer concerns / complaints.
• Develop, improve and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes and test methods for new products identified by sales and marketing.
• Provide specifications and appropriate testing for new incoming raw materials and finished products as required.
• Assist in the resolution of concerns assigned by Quality for goods and processes.
• Maintain laboratory to cGMP and GLP requirements as necessary.
• Write technical reports and prepare specifications for processes.
• Mentor junior level scientists and technicians.

Qualifications, Education and / or Experience Required :

• Advanced degree in chemistry, engineering, materials science or related discipline
• 3+ years of experience developing adhesives for target applications and markets
• Prefer to have experiences in adhesive formulation and analytical skills (strong in organic chemistry)
• Demonstrated experiences in new product development and commercialization.
• Self-starter with hands-on experience in formulating and testing.
• Experience in product scale-up and manufacturing
• Experience in stage-gate process, computer literacy with knowledge of cGMP, and ISO requirements preferred.

Language Skills :

English required.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand;

walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment :

Temperature controlled office and laboratory

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP / EEO Statement

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.