R&D Technical Data Specialist; Personal Care

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The Technical Services Data Specialist will review technical data from R&D and input into the Data Management tool. They will also assist in reviewing new chemicals and gathering the necessary information to load into the Data Management tool. This will include being a part of the data management team to ensure all data in SAP for all sites is accurate and correct.

TDS personnel will also be generating and creating properties to organize data and make it usable for other groups.

• Ensures data integrity of new business units into SAP
• Identify critical process parameters and make sure they are correctly managed in both process design, implementation, and documentation.
• Provide technical direction and assistance to internal and external customers when needed
• Operate under minimal supervision and solve comprehensive problems that require project management principles
• Developing properties and managing the programming of the Data Management tool.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor

• 3-5 years’ experience in the chemical industry and or R&D formulating
• Minimum of a BS in chemistry/biology/engineering or other related field
• Working knowledge of SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint & Word
• Comfortable working with large amounts of data and keeping it organized.
• Report Writing

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position is $59,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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