Principal R&D chemist

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Applies advanced scientific principles and expertise in the design and development of new products and technologies which solve customer and market pain points and create value for Ascensus and our customers. Leverages and mentors others on experimental design, scientific principles, laboratory techniques, analytical methods, and guidance from internal and external subject matter experts to deliver projects. Actively collaborates with marketing, sales, R&D colleagues, operations, engineering, and customers during development efforts. Seeks advances in recent relevant chemistry and scientific principles; leveraging knowledge to propose new opportunities for Ascensus.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the development and delivery of new products and technologies from lab to production which meet all customer requirements.
• Coach and mentor colleagues on key scientific principles including experimental design
• Reviews lab records and advises on standard operating best practices and procedures. Writes clear and concise technology reports and updates.
• Engages colleagues on internal results for external communications and presentations to managers, as well as non-technical audiences such as customers.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to update stakeholders on projects and new technologies.
• Advocates for a safe, clean, uncluttered, work area at all times.
• Ensures all work is conducted in a safe and professional manner. Follows all safety principles and uses all required PPE in conducting work. Actively participates in the development of safety programs for the lab (Job Hazard Analysis, Audits, Waste Management.)
• Ensure all developed products meet analytical, application and functional performance as defined per customer requirements.
• Presents at approved meetings, seminars, and marketing opportunities.
• Applies available sources of scientific information (e.g. literature, internal reports, subject matter experts, patents, articles, A.I., etc.) in the implementation of new product development.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Educational Requirements

BS Degree with 20+ relevant experience desired or

MS Degree with 10+ years relevant experience desired or

PhD Degree with 5+ years relevant experience desired

Benefits

First 3% is matched dollar-for-dollar.