Product Development Chemist II

About the role

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads projects to identify and implement new technologies that enable differentiated performance claims for lubricant, coolant, and grease products.
• Promotes and contributes to a zero-incident safety culture through continuous improvement of laboratory methods and procedures, leading by example in adherence to PPE requirements, safety protocols, and chemical hygiene plans.
• Manages and mentors scientists and engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional development.
• With limited to no guidance, troubleshoots lab equipment in area of expertise.
• Instructs on JDE, Raw Material Spec Database; recommends improvements to process, and methodologies; cross-functional training in Supply Chain, Blending, Marketing and Distribution.
• May be called on to mentor Chemist I.
• Writes and discusses research results and reports; presents data and findings to customers relative to new product lines or support of existing product lines.
• Actively builds "internal equity"; cross-functional with all internal Departments and communicates openly/effectively. Participates in cross-functional internal Teams, communicates effectively and demonstrates a collaborative, positive attitude.

Requirements

• Requires a B.S./B.A. degree with emphasis in sciences, Chemistry preferred.
• 3-10 years of chemistry experience.
• Advanced knowledge of key product areas and 1-2 product line areas and demonstrated ability to run and troubleshoot on selected tests lab equipment.
• Proven to be effective in DOE, data interpretation, and time management.
• Intermediate knowledge level of lubricant fundamentals, base oils, additives, lubricant testing, QA, used oil analysis and condition monitoring or applicable discipline.
• Key contributor to Technology lab and internal/external customers; Demonstrated ability to advance research with some input from Technical Specialist or Chemist III.
• Has been involved in cross functional projects (outside of technology/lab) and/or continuous improvement projects.
• Can periodically travel to other Ascentek locations and customer locations and act as a technical resource.

Qualifications

• Physical and Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to bend, twist, push, pull, climb stairs, reach, lift, carry and grasp objects. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close/far vision, color vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques.
• Experience with data interpretation and project management.

Benefits

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• FSA/HSA options.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Pet Insurance Benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 21 Paid Days Off.
• 7 Paid Holidays.
• Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP).

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for the role is between $75,000 and $95,000 annually. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

• Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
• Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
• Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
• Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

Schedule

Full time, Mon-Fri