Scientist , Chemistry Development

Production Chemist I

Max Pay: $24/hour

BD Biosciences, a segment of Becton, Dickinson and Company, is one of the world's leading businesses focused on bringing innovative tools to life science researchers and clinicians. Its product lines include: flow cytometers, cell imaging systems, monoclonal antibodies, research reagents, diagnostic assays, and tools to help grow tissue and cells. BD Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Sirigen, Inc. is a subsidiary of BD Biosciences and produces polymeric reagents for use in Flow Cytometry and Cell Imaging systems.

The Production Chemist I supports the manufacture, analysis, and processing of polymers from raw material, intermediate, to finished goods inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of polymer processing, purification, and characterization steps to support the production of commercial dyes.
• May perform synthesis of polymers using established procedures.
• Perform small scale reactions according to established standard processes.
• Support inventory management of raw materials, intermediate products, finished goods, analytical samples, and QA Retains through cycle counts, database management, etc.
• Documentation in lab notebooks, batch records, and basic databases.
• Promote a safe work environment. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment. Participates in Environmental Health and Safety programs. Addresses corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified. Notifies supervisor of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.
• Other responsibilities or projects as assigned by reporting manager.

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Education & Experience:

Successful candidate will possess a B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Life Science, minimum of 1 year relevant industry experience preferred.