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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

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. EOEWHY CANDIDATES CHOOSE OMYA:

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
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