Analytical Scientist - Hagerstown, United States - Specialty Granules

Specialty Granules

Verified Company

Hagerstown, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

60% Perform regular analysis of product and raw materials using a variety of analytical techniques including spectroscopic and microscopic techniques.

Perform advanced, unconventional analyses of product and raw materials in such a way that is designed to probe underlying material

properties. Prepare detailed reports of the results of the analyses.

20% Provide technical direction for smaller projects and conduct testing and analysis as part of larger project teams and technical service activities and contribute to driving R&D projects to

commercial fruition

10% Drive pilot and production scale-up activities in support of commercialization of products and

processes

10% Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

Technical knowledge
Problem solving
Initiating action
Innovation
Planning and organizing
Continuous improvement
Adaptability
Driving for results
Work standards

Technical knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)

Strong chemistry and engineering skills (advanced)
Uses standard DOE packages to set up and analyze experiments and able to use SPC data to

progress in trouble-shooting (advanced)

Laboratory safety and understanding of OSHA and MSHA requirements (advanced)
Knowledge in product quality tests, and understands product requirements versus specifications

(intermediate)

Capable of refining and reducing to practice patentable/trade secret ideas and concepts

(intermediate)

Required to become familiar with a product line, SGI businesses, scale up processes

(intermediate)

General knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)

Effective verbal and written communicator (intermediate)
Computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (advanced)
Prioritizes projects and tasks based on assigned project priorities (intermediate)
Analysis & problem solving skills (advanced)
Collaborative and teambuilding skills (advanced)

Leadership/Supervision

Provides technical direction for several smaller projects
Normally receives general direction on key and larger projects, especially at project onset
Could be providing technical service for key product lines
Must work with functional resources to achieve goals
May supervise a technician
Manages own time and capable of managing technician flow
Adherence to performance review and goal setting process
Proactively seeks guidance from other team members when needed
Required to give formal technical progress/project reports to R&D and management

Education/Experience

BS in Chemistry, Materials Science, or other chemical/engineering disciplines, with 36 years

relevant experience

OR a Masters in Chemistry, Materials Science, or other chemical/engineering disciplines with 2-4

years relevant experience,

OR a PhD in Masters in Chemistry, Materials Science, or other chemical/engineering disciplines.

Dimensions

No

of direct reports:
0-1

No

of indirect reports:
N/A

Travel Requirements:
Domestic, up to 15%

Working Conditions:
Primarily industrial R&D laboratory and office setting with occasional duties at

manufacturing locations.

Work at a manufacturing location may be performed in enclosed facilities and/or outdoor areas where extremes of heat, cold, dust, noise, wet conditions and rough terrain exist.

Physical Requirements:

Computer, ability to make oral presentations, MSHA / OSHA, lifting objects up to 40 lbs., extended or irregular hours, bending, kneeling, stooping.

At Specialty Granules LLC, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Specialty Granules LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).