Sr. Research Chemist

Job Description Summary

Works with Research Scientists and R&D Managers to evaluate existing and new chemistries, processes, or applications related to Indovinya products in a safe manner but also works independently to accomplish small to large projects around their lab focus area. This position is focused in the laboratory working on directed experiments in a safe manner. The lab work may include glassware reactors, Parr reactor reactions, etc. Also, the work could include application specific testing for areas such as agricultural, oilfield, paints/coatings, personal care, etc. Maintaining projects status, documents, and equipment.

What We Are Looking Fo

• rWorks with Research Scientists and R&D Managers to evaluate existing and new chemistries, processes, or applications related to Indovinya products in a safe manne
• rWorks independently to accomplish small to large projects around their lab focus are
• aFully competent chemist requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteri
• aAbility to devise new approaches to problems and situations without supervisio
• nMaintain awareness of literature and other sources of information to remain current with developments in functional products of interest to the Corporatio

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Essential Job Functions & Responsibiliti

• esSet up and execute laboratory work as outlined by R&D Scientis
• tsRun small to large sized experiments independent
• lyAnalyze samples by analytical methods or application testi
• ngMaintain project status, documentation, and equipme
• ntKeep neat and orderly notebooks containing a record of all work perform
• edMaintain orderly laboratory spa
• ceFollow all safety and training requiremen
• tsEvaluate, select, and apply standard chemistry techniques and procedur
• esMaintain an understanding of Indorama products and applications while supporting Research Scientis

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Other General Responsibilit

• iesWork to complete projects in the US project pipel
• ineSet up and execute laboratory work to meet internal and external customer expectati
• onsSupport R&D Lab Manager with properly managing lab resour
• cesGuarantee all documentation under responsibility is updated and availa
• bleManage and optimize processes taking into consideration quality, legality, food safety (if applicable), and customer ne
• edsInteract with R&D team to improve lab methods and support internal and external clients as nee
• dedMaintain records to support patent applications for innovative produ

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Requirem

• entsBS in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Biochemistry, or Polymer Chemistry/Engineering requ
• iredBS in other science field plus 2 years in research laboratory work, or Associate’s degree with 5 years in research laboratory
• work10 years’ experience in R&D laboratory work (15 years prefer
• red)Surfactants knowledge prefe
• rredExperience with Parr Reactors prefe
• rredExperience with chromatography, spectroscopy, wet analysis, or other analytical techniques prefe
• rredFormulation experience in personal care and colored cosmetic formulation, prototype developments requi
• red.Experience with stability, compatibility, and performance testing to ensure product quality, safety, and shelf-life routines for personal care requ
• iredExperience with of scale-up processes, formulation optimization prefe
• rredComputer literacy with databases, word processing, and spreadsh
• eetsExcellent organizational and communication sk
• illsDemonstrated presentation skills prefe
• rredEnglish required; bilingual Portuguese or Spanish strongly prefe