Manager, Chemistry Group, R&D

Manager, Chemistry Group, R&D page is loaded## Manager, Chemistry Group, R&Dremote type:
Vor Ortlocations:
Yellow Springs, Ohiotime type:
Full time posted on:
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R46990

Xylem ist ein Fortune 500 Wassertechnologieunternehmen mit global 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in über 100 Ländern und einer Mission: unseren Kunden durch innovative Technologielösungen und unser Fachwissen bei der Lösung von Wasserproblemen und
-herausforderungen zu helfen. Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter effizienter, innovativer und nachhaltiger Wassertechnologien, die dafür sorgen, dass unser Wasser nachhaltig genutzt, optimal verwaltet, erhalten und wiederverwendet wird.
** We're Hiring a Manager for our Chemistry Group, R& D in Yellow Springs!
**** This position will serve as the manager of the chemistry group within R&D.  The position contributes technical oversight of all group activities and embraces a hands-on approach to laboratory analytical chemistr
** y.  As our Chemistry interface between R&D and other departments, the position will provide visibility and accountability into R&D efforts towards new product release or sustainment of multiple major product lines and systems.  This individual works in tandem with assigned new product Project Managers and our Sustainment Manager.  Products/Projects include Life Science Biochemical Analyzers, enzyme/membrane-based sensing technology, and environmental monitoring systems.

This role reports directly to the Director, R&D – YSI.
** Job Specifications and Work Performed:
** Provide oversight for a small team of analytical chemists by:

Working closely with team members by taking a hands-on approach to lead the execution of technology development into innovative products.

Assure all laboratory operations comply with regulatory and Xylem safety standards.

Managing day-to-day performance of direct reports.

Providing mentorship and constructive feedback to direct reports on completion of goals.
* Authority to sign Engineer Change Orders and Engineering Drawings for all chemistry releases.
* Participate as a peer on the R&D Staff Management Team to provide transparency and accountability of group efforts, and communicate needs and dependencies to other development groups, sustainment groups, and project managers within R&D.
* Determine theoretical and practical limitations to sensing specifications through laboratory experimentation and R&D prototype builds.
* Proper design of experiment methodology to support proof of concept and sensor validation including FDA regulated validation practices and relevant consensus standard guidelines for In Vitro Diagnostic Devices.
* Responsible for driving efficiencies into and expanding Chemistry team involvement in new product development or sustaining projects.
* Responsible for chemistry derived documentation and deliverables satisfying the Xylem New Product Development stage/gate process.
* Collection, analysis and publication of Chemistry Group Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Metrics.  Provide monthly results of KPIs to the Director.
* Achieving new product development plan objectives, including meeting required technical specifications, meeting cost targets and delivering on schedule.
* Assure the accuracy, clarity, internal integrity, consistency, and timeliness of all technical information submitted.
* Drive continuous improvements into scientific/engineering/manufacturing processes and policies.
* Provide interpretation, guidance and strategies on technologies and methodologies affecting product approvals, development and continued product compliance.
* Assessing and evaluating new and existing technologies that are opportunities or threats.
* Work closely with relevant cross-functional areas to achieve overall product development success as needed (operations/manufacturing and quality, marketing and sales, customer service, finance, and technical support).
* Assume other activities and responsibilities as directed.
** Experience & Academic Requirements**
* ** Graduate degree in biochemistry, biotechnology or biochemical engineering or related scientific discipline.**
* ** 7+ years of hands on engineering or science work…