Senior Associate or Associate Product Development - Chemist or Chemical Engineer
Senior Associate or Associate Product Development - Chemist or Chemical Engineer
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Job Description
As a Senior Associate or Associate in Product Development at Vorbeck you will develop new materials and formulations to be used in firefighting and defense applications. You will be instrumental in the design synthesis and testing of new material products ranging from functional inks and coatings to firefighting foams. This is a handson position where you will collaborate with crossfunctional teams to drive innovation and achieve technical excellence. A strong understanding of complex fluid chemistry and dynamics is important.
Assess material and formulation requirements for new applications.
Perform background research as well as literature and patent surveys.
Develop and synthesize new formulations for applications including conductive inks protective coats and fire suppressant materials.
Operate and maintain production equipment.
Develop implement and run laboratoryscale performance tests.
Perform chemical and material analytical tests also data analysis
Assist with scaling up formulations from benchtop to pilot plant scales.
Develop technical data sheets and product specifications for customers.
Draft and submit invention disclosures while working with the legal team to support patent filings and other intellectual property development.
Assist in laboratory activities such as ordering consumables and managing chemical waste.
Other tasks may be required including giving external technical presentations technical support for proposals customer interactions etc.
Travel (expected) 10
Qualifications :
Education
Bachelors degree or higher in a technical field (preferably chemistry chemical engineering or materials science).
Preferred Experience
Wet chemistry experience.
Formulation experience (foams surfactants inks coatings etc.
Formulation processing and scaleup experience.
Chemical and materials characterization and analytical methods experience.
Rheological and/or particle size measurements experience.
Skills and Abilities
Strong work ethic and ability to work well individually and as part of a fastpaced team.
Ability to work with a diverse set of equipment and laboratory instruments such as surface tensions measurements rheometers microscopy FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)
Creativity and problemsolving skills.
Strong attention to detail and observation skills.
Critical thinking.
Excellent writing presentation analytical and quantitative skills.
Additional Information :
Job Type: Fulltime
Classification: Exempt
Physical Setting/work location: InOffice
Pay:
Associate: $60000 $85000 based on experience.
Senior Associate: $85000 $100000 based on experience.
Benefits include:
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) Program
Vacation Personal Time and 10 Paid Holidays
Companysponsored LongTerm Disability and Life Insurance
Opportunity for Relocation Assistance
*Vorbeck is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation or related medical conditions) marital status sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability veteran status military or uniformed service member status or any other status protected by applicable federal state local or international law. This position will involve work on government contracts and the government requires that qualified candidates must be United States citizens. All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.*
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
