RD Associate Scientist 1

Job Description

Job Description

Streck provides :

• A challenging, safe and rewarding work environment
• No night or weekend shifts
• Excellent work life balance
• Affordable, high-quality apartments for employees
• Market competitive pay
• Comprehensive and inclusive benefits
• Great team environment
• On and off campus career development opportunities

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

This position is responsible for performing research and development experiments for projects and products in collaboration with others by using professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to help solve problems in creative and effective ways.

This position will regularly exercise technical discretion in execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project goals.

Projects will require full understanding of and ability to apply established principles, theories, and concepts in area of responsibility, together with a working knowledge of related disciplines.

May be involved in teams, which include participation from other sections and / or divisions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

1.Support protocol development and execute associated quantitative analyses.

2.Collect, record, analyze and interpret experimental data and discuss results and present of data with colleagues and management.

3.Write reports and scientific summaries on projects as requested.

4.Execute research and development in accordance with the FDA mandated design control requirements on projects that include process and product development, validation and verifications, and improvement opportunities for new and existing products.

5.Participate in all applicable company, departmental, team, and project meetings.

6.Assist in authoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Perform instrument maintenance and preventative maintenance.

7.Assist with the transfer of technology and knowledge into manufacturing, operations and quality control departments within the organization.

8.Actively collaborate and participate with other department teams.

9.Complete all other duties and projects as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with a suggested 0-2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in an academic or industry setting.

Laboratory work experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with peers and colleagues of differing backgrounds.
• Ability to apply established principles, theories, and concepts in area of responsibility, together with a working knowledge of related disciplines

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES :

• Knowledge of and ability to operate machines, equipment, and instruments.
• Knowledge of Streck Quality System Manual pertaining to process control and change.
• Knowledge of FDA Design Control and QSR compliance requirements.
• Ability to learn new software programs, techniques and processes as related to projects.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and analyze data.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / TRAVEL DEMANDS :

The work environment is a climate-controlled biological / chemical laboratory. Occasional short durations to cold temperatures inside walk-in coolers.

Ability to wear required laboratory clean room clothing (laboratory coats, hair bonnets, and beard covers (as applicable) and other safety / protective equipment (masks, gloves, and / or face shields for example) for up to two and a half hours consecutively.

Travel demands for this position are estimated up to 0%. If travel is required, this travel may include customer visits, events / trade shows, and completion of presentations primarily throughout Domestic US or International regions.

Employees must comply with all travel recommendations regarding safe travel according to company policies and guidelines, and all federal, state, local, and international orders.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS :

Light work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

This also includes standing for up to two and a half hours consecutively, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, stooping, fingering, and grasping.

Expressing and receiving detailed information through written and oral communication. Also has an ability to make sound, appropriate, and prompt decisions within the guidelines of the role.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands stated in their respective sections are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations will be reviewed and considered. If approved, accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their assigned role.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Visit www.streckcareers.com to learn more about Streck and apply for this opportunity.

Streck is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and forbids discrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping and caregiver status), sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.