Chemist

Job Description

ChemistDescription Reporting to the Senior Director, R&D, the Chemist will develop value added products for the aerosol and liquid filling markets and support production through routine analytical testing on in-process, finished products, and other samples.Key ResponsibilitiesProvides hands on bench laboratory work to new product development projects, organizes and manages projects and resources to meet planned objectives, reports on R&D activities, and provides technical support to internal and external customersProvides technical support services to manufacturing, quality assurance, and existing product lines:- Solution of product/process problems. - Development of new product/processes. - Maintenance/improvement of product/product line.Work collaboratively with Quality Control and Manufacturing to troubleshoot manufacturing problems/issuesGenerate specifications for newly developed formulasAssures all R&D laboratory work is carried out in a safe manner including adherence to personal protective equipment, training on safety practices, and that products and processes comply with all federal and state regulatory agencies and meet international chemical health and safety requirementsDevelops an understanding of process(es) e.g. product development, research, sample analysis, product testing, etc. by which results are produced- Learns to produce dependable data and to pursue quality in product and processHandles supervised informational contact with suppliers and customers as needed.Responsible for carrying out company policy and initiativesPerform other job-related duties & projects, as assignedRequirementsBachelors degree in Chemistry or related discipline or equivalent experiencePrefer familiarity with manufacturing chemical plant operations.Knowledge ? Skills ? AbilitiesAligns with the Spray Products ValuesUnderstands and continuously improves technical expertise and industry knowledgeStrong problem solving and decision-making skillsAbility to plan, execute, analyze & document workInterpersonal skills to collaborate at various technical levels, with individuals in other business functions, and with the potential to function in a supervisory role.Ability to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and analytical skillsMS Office with strength in Access and ExcelPhysical RequirementsAbility to work in a chemical lab environment and a non-temperature controlled chemical manufacturing plantAbility to work with lab equipment and computersSpray Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind:Spray Products is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Spray Products are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Spray Products will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Spray Products encourages applicants of all ages.*

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