Associate R&D Chemist

Job Description

Major Function:

The Associate R&D Chemist’s responsibilities are to develop new and novel products for the Company and to support efforts required to bring the new products or opportunities to a successful conclusion for the company. In addition, their role is to provide technical expert support to Sales & Marketing, EHS, Quality and Production.

Major Duties:

• Take active role in problem solving of customer issues using appropriate methodology.
• Able to work on multiple and varied projects with little to no direction.
• Work with outside manufacturers when necessary to coordinate prototypes and samples.
• Stays abreast of developments in the scientific field and continue to demonstrate continuous performance improvement.
• Manage protocol writing and other technical reporting as required.
• Assist in the development of novel products to support the growth of the company and work with transitions across departments for commercial launch.
• Assist in training employees (new hire and refresher); communicating with management to identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in efforts to manage Vendor/Supplier System: reviewing, approving, documenting proposed and existing suppliers (as needed).
• Assist in efforts to manage Approved Material System: review, approve, and document new materials to be used onsite for quality and conformance to internal requirements; collect, maintain, and update material documents and certifications (as needed).
• Coordinate sampling and testing with outside laboratories (as needed) as they pertain to R&D functions.
• Perform batch validation testing, corrections, and documentation (COA, etc.) in support of new product or business opportunities.
• Maintain laboratory records following AMSi retention policies or practices.
• Maintain quality/lab equipment calibrations and documentation of same.
• Preparation of reagents and formulations
• Contribute to our standard operating procedures
• Assist with the resolution of investigations, customer complaints and review and draft batch records.
• Other similar tasks as assigned by management.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• A background which demonstrates strong documentation practices and experience
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-functional team
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office programs
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Chemistry, Life Science, Engineering or related field from an accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
• Preferred majors: Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences.
• Minimum 3-6 years of laboratory experience.
  
  

Company Description

Applied Material Solutions offers colloidal silica, antifoam and defoamer products, hydrophobic treated silica, corn oil demulsifiers, and toll manufacturing. AMS is headquartered in Elkhorn, WI, with manufacturing plants in Burlington, WI, and Rockton, IL and more.

Applied Material Solutions offers colloidal silica, antifoam and defoamer products, hydrophobic treated silica, corn oil demulsifiers, and toll manufacturing. AMS is headquartered in Elkhorn, WI, with manufacturing plants in Burlington, WI, and Rockton, IL and more.