Scientist - Senior Scientist (Chemist)

Job Description

• Under general supervision, develops operational familiarity with the chemical hygiene plan and the current HSE laboratory safety standards.
• Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations in performing assigned duties.
• Applies theories, principles and practices to the research and development of new and improved products, processes and procedures.
• Performs routine research and experimentation at the direction of Scientific Leader, Scientific Advisor and Team Leaders.
• Document progress in laboratory notebooks, reports, procedures and designs.
• Communicates occasionally with technical client personnel.
• Responds as directed by Scientific Leader, Scientific Advisor and Team Leaders to customers needs.
• Participates in professional societies.
• Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations.
• Consequences of error are easily measured and can be confined

Qualifications

• Skills typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree in Science or Engineering and 2 years of related experience.
• Completion of a masters in Science or Engineering is preferred.