What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist II position at Halocarbon?
Description
The Scientist II should be a highly motivated individual with a minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial R&D, polymer chemistry, or new product development. The Scientist II will have to be able to work independently to effectively support and advance research programs as directed by the Principal Investigator or Fellow. The Scientist II will be responsible for conducting practical experiments in chemical synthesis, polymer chemistry, and materials science to elucidate the functions and properties delivered by Halocarbon products and developmental product concepts. The Scientist II should have a proven track-record of being able to identify the scope and limitations of synthetic and production processes to safely and effectively develop products from gram-scale to multi-kilogram scale. The role will require the Scientist II to perform literature, patent, and competitive product analyses as needed to carry out his/her job safely, effectively, and reproducibly. This individual will be a valued member of the R&D team, and will be expected to provide status-updates, research reports, and general guidance based upon the learnings he/she develops from practical experimentation
Duties & Responsibilities
Research and Development
Education and/or Experience
The Scientist II should be a highly motivated individual with a minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial R&D, polymer chemistry, or new product development. The Scientist II will have to be able to work independently to effectively support and advance research programs as directed by the Principal Investigator or Fellow. The Scientist II will be responsible for conducting practical experiments in chemical synthesis, polymer chemistry, and materials science to elucidate the functions and properties delivered by Halocarbon products and developmental product concepts. The Scientist II should have a proven track-record of being able to identify the scope and limitations of synthetic and production processes to safely and effectively develop products from gram-scale to multi-kilogram scale. The role will require the Scientist II to perform literature, patent, and competitive product analyses as needed to carry out his/her job safely, effectively, and reproducibly. This individual will be a valued member of the R&D team, and will be expected to provide status-updates, research reports, and general guidance based upon the learnings he/she develops from practical experimentation
Duties & Responsibilities
Research and Development
- Work with Principal Investigator to plan and prioritize experiments
- Conduct practical experiments (bench chemistry) to support and advance research plans
- Collect data and create reports/updates with recommendations to advance research plans in a timely manner
- Maintain laboratory notebooks and other records as required
- Provide suggestions, feedback, recommendations to modify/re-direct research plans based upon data
- Participate in PHAs
- Maintain housekeeping to the established standard which provides a safe and efficient work environment
- Maintain analytical equipment to reliable performance and visibly pleasing standards
- Experience with handling all lab equipment in a safe and responsible manner
- Able to use statistical methods to analyze data desired
- Organize/analyze generated data and prepare recommendations based on project requirements
- Trouble shooting and mechanical skills
- Computer knowledge required including proficiency with Microsoft Office, ChemDraw, SciFinder, PatSnap, etc.
- Accountable for completing assigned projects safely in a timely manner
- Responsible for maintaining all necessary documentation in an orderly and legible manner
Education and/or Experience
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Chemistry (organic, polymer, materials science)
- 2 years of laboratory experience in an industrial setting
- Ability to use and interpret data from analytical equipment is a must (HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, IR, etc.)
- Prior experience in product development is preferred
- Experience and exposure to product commercialization a plus
- Preferred experience in various polymer synthetic methodologies
- Experienced in the development of novel polymers and polymerization processes, with a strong ability to effectively communicate results to cross-functional teams
- Adhere to plant/laboratory safety requirements
- Must be able to handle hazardous chemicals
- Must be able to use all available or assigned personal protective equipment and tools
- Must be able to climb and descend stairs and ladders
- Must have good written/verbal communication skills and good documentation practices
- Able to multi-task safely
- Halocarbon is an equal opportunity employer.