Associate Scientist - 0123

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Job Title: Associate Scientist
Pay Rate: $20 to 25/Hr
Duration: 9 Months
Location: Trumbull, CT

Qualifications:

• The Associate Scientist plans and performs laboratory assignments in the development of product formulations, measurement of physical properties, validation of performance, and analysis of competitive products.
• The individual draws conclusions based on data, proposes and directs the next steps in the development plan, and is responsible to drive development activities.
• The individual further functions as part of an integrated cross-functional team.
• Four-year college chemistry degree or Associates's Degree with relevant industrial experience is required.
• Relevant formulating experience in consumer packaged goods will be taken into consideration.
• Advanced knowledge of detergent chemistry and the ability to understand and carry out standard methods relevant to product development are a plus.
• Experience required to efficiently perform a variety of research experiments and tests including setting up and operating apparatus and equipment.
• Basic personal computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases are required.
• Strong communication skills are required, as the position involves working in multi-functional project teams, with consumers and 3rd parties.

Experience and skills.

• Chemistry lab working experience
• Safe laboratory practices, chemical handling, and disposal.
• Independent and good communication (energetic attitude)
• Time Management

The below is a plus but if no experience, it’s ok.

• Prior formulation experience
• Prior experience in tracking the stability of products

Responsibilities:

• Develops experimental designs and work plans in the creation of prototype products to meet desired performance metrics.
• Reviews data, provides preliminary interpretation and draws conclusions from data.
• Proposes next steps and strategies of development efforts.
• Works closely with packaging, process development, and manufacturing during the development, and commercialization of relevant products.
• Records detailed observation and data from experiments performed.
• Keeps lab notebook records current and in good order as a working legal document.
• Plans and schedules project tasks related to laboratory experiments, 3rd party testing, and consumer trials.
• Reports project status to team members and management as required.
• Responsible for preliminary interpretation and presentation of data.
• Reports progress/issues on a timely basis.
• Contributes to the solution of assigned problems through the development/modification of test procedures.
• Runs standard and non-standard chemical, physical, or application tests to obtain data to evaluate the composition and performance of competitive offerings.
• Assists department staff in lab demonstrations for training programs and customer visits.
• Checks and maintains inventories of raw materials and supplies and maintains workspaces.
• Responsible for safe working conditions (handles dangerous equipment and hazardous chemicals).
• Is aware of hazards associated with work assigned, observes safe work practices, keeps equipment neat, clean, and in safe operating condition, and maintains good housekeeping standards.
• Responsible for following all applicable Federal, State, and Local health, safety, and environmental regulations, as per corporate health, safety, and environmental policies.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Trumbull, CT 06611: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please provide alternate Email address.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $20 - $25