Research Chemist

Purpose of Job

Support applications research to develop new products and applications to meet existing and emerging customer and market needs

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and maintain a variety of research instruments within the laboratory.
• Supports research projects that address the technical objectives of the research group including measurement of surface activity, rheology and foaming characteristics, synthesis of new molecules and applications testing in a variety of different end use markets. 
• Documents results in research reports and presents key finding in group meetings, departmental seminars and industry associate meetings. 
• Interacts with manager and group members, and routinely interacts with other research groups in the local laboratory. 
• Develops and maintains relationships within research group, LC R&D department, and possibly with contacts outside the R&D department, depending upon the domain of the job.

Formal Education

• Ph.D. in Chemistry (preferred) or other physical science. 

Working Experience

• Ph.D. plus 1-2 years relevant experience is preferred. 
• Typically regarded as the entry level job for new graduates.

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• Familiar with working in the laboratory
• Strong commitment to safety
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) and ability to work on instruments with computer interface
• Interpersonal and Self-management Skills
• Communications Skills
• Goal Orientation/Commitment