Scientist - R&D - Aerofil

About the role

Work closely with Technical Management, Sales/CSR, customers, and/or suppliers to develop new products or modify existing products.

Responsibilities

• Develop liquid and aerosol products that meet customer requirements and comply with all applicable regulations.
• Help scale-up from laboratory samples to production runs.
• Troubleshoot issues that may occur throughout all stages of manufacturing.
• Perform routine and project-specific data entry and interpretation.
• Follow or create formulas and blend instructions; understand formula calculations.
• Communicate with suppliers, vendors, sales/CSR, and customers on an ongoing basis.
• Assist with purchasing of lab supplies and controlling expenses.
• Understand and follow Good Laboratory Practices.
• Prepare lab reports for customers.
• Maintain regular attendance per handbook policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline.
• Ability to understand shop orders and other reports as applicable.
• Ability to perform visual observations of samples and test results.
• Excellent communication skills, good organizational skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Computer literate with ability to train on required programs (OJT or professionally).
• Ability to apply LEAN manufacturing tools to continuously improve any and all processes of the job.

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, sit, crouch, crawl, and kneel for extended periods.
• Work subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Move about on foot to accomplish tasks.
• Raise objects from lower to higher position or move objects horizontally.
• Express or exchange ideas by spoken word; convey detailed or important spoken instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Receive detailed information through oral communication and make sound discriminations.
• Perform repetitive motion and substantial movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Visual acuity for preparing/analyzing figures, transcribing, viewing computer terminals, extensive reading, visual inspection of small defects/parts/machines, using measurement devices, and assembly/fabrication at close distances.
• Consistently lift 25–50 lbs.

Workplace Requirements

• Actively practice safety in all aspects of the job.
• Know and practice proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Know and follow Standard Work.
• Know and recognize quality products and practices; take action when defects are identified.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes respect and teamwork among coworkers, customers, vendors, supervisors, and management.