R&D Chemist

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of new products and improvements to existing ones by applying scientific methods and best practices.
• Conduct complex, multi-step experiments with minimal supervision. Utilize laboratory procedures to execute and report on assigned tasks, identifying potential problems in the process.
• Plan, record, compile, and present data in the required formats, maintaining accurate records in scientific notebooks.
• Apply assigned test methods following established quality procedures. Assist in quality control and support customer technical service and production operations as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all safety rules, company policies, and regulations, attend safety and staff meetings and ensure compliance with laboratory protocols.
• Work closely with supervisors to support the broader R&D objectives and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related field is required.
• Experience in laboratory work, including the ability to execute multi-step experiments.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to detect and troubleshoot potential problems.
• Proficiency in recording, managing, and presenting scientific data.
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits

• Inclusion of FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions and zero deductibles.
• 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
• 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
• Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
• Variety of other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.