Associate Scientist

BASIC FUNCTION:
An Associate Scientist independently works on tasks in work packages of R&D activities and can independently perform scientific literature research in fields related to the current work. They also keep themselves up to date with the latest scientific methods and competencies and can contribute under guidance to scientific publications, patents, and other forms of communication. They provide day-to-day laboratory leadership for lab technicians.

• With guidance mainly received from stakeholders and superiors, able to clearly define problems and routinely conducts literature reviews prior to tackling new projects or technologies
• Suggests new ideas to solve problems and make innovative contributions
• Effectively applies to the scientific method or engineering design process and statistics in the solution to problems in their technical development
• Building competency on incorporation of information from outside of team, department and company to develop relevant solutions
• Laboratory day to day leadership of technicians
• Can lead a small technical sub-team of a larger well-defined project
• Proactively seeks support and mentoring
• Communicates clearly and effectively in a timely manner and verbal and written formats to varied, mostly internal, technical audiences
• Understands the alignment of work package goals with the project and uses it to define appropriate tasks
• Project oriented looking at some significant advancements
• Demonstrates technical competency by developing value-creating solutions when presented with problems of defined scope and impact
• Able to act as information resource on Team focus topics for stakeholders and other members of technical community
• Uses Omya IP processes for protecting value Internal reports and documents of quality to be used in IDF’s and patents
• Conducts patent searches and understands trends and technical needs
• Consistently demonstrates the highest SHE standards and lives by the Omya values
• Intervenes when inappropriate behavior is exhibited
• Exposed to and pursuing Omya leadership attributes
• May have role in coordinating ISO or safety activities for team or R&D department
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, material science, polymer science or similar.
• Minimum of 1-8 years’ technical experience and demonstrated knowledge in field and a willingness to do practical laboratory work.
• Effectively applies the scientific method or engineering design process and statistics in the solution to problems and their technical development.
• Basic project management skills.
• Good command of both oral and written English is required.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Must possess current US employment authorization; sponsorship not available for this position.

• Global company with operations in more than 50 countries
• 140+ years of industry leadership
• Internal advancement opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Safety-first environment
• Company values driven organization

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives.

Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work.

All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.