R&D Chemist II
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Description
The R&D Chemist II develops new products and technologies and solves more complex technical problems. This role plans and completes development work with limited oversight, evaluates results, and recommends solutions to management. The chemist may also guide junior technical staff and identify improvements in laboratory methods and processes.
Tasks
- Design new products, formulations, methods, and technologies.
- Plan and complete development projects with limited oversight.
- Analyze technical problems and recommend practical solutions.
- Develop and validate laboratory methods and supporting documentation.
- Use statistics and design-of-experiments techniques to evaluate results.
- Identify opportunities to improve laboratory work and technical processes.
- Provide direction or technical support to junior staff and technicians.
Qualifications / Education
- Master’s degree in chemistry, or bachelor’s degree in chemistry with two to four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
- At least 32 credits of chemistry coursework may be considered when education requirements are otherwise met.
- Previous experience performing R&D Chemist I responsibilities or equivalent work.
- Training in statistical process control, method development, statistics, or continuous improvement.
- Strong computer, electronics, method-validation, and technical-documentation skills.
