OMYA
Scientist
United States · On-site · Full time
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- EmployerOMYA
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
BASIC FUNCTION:
A Scientist independently works on tasks in work packages of R&D activities and can independently perform scientific literature research in fields related to the current work. They also keep themselves up to date with the latest scientific methods and competencies and can contribute under guidance to scientific publications, patents, and other forms of communication. They provide day-to-day laboratory leadership for lab technicians.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
With guidance mainly received from stakeholders and superiors, able to clearly define problems and routinely conducts literature reviews prior to tackling new projects or technologies
Suggests new ideas to solve problems and make innovative contributions
Effectively applies to the scientific method or engineering design process and statistics in the solution to problems in their technical development
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Building competency on incorporation of information from outside of team, department and company to develop relevant solutions
Laboratory day to day leadership of technicians
Can lead a small technical sub-team of a larger well-defined project
Proactively seeks support and mentoring
Communicates clearly and effectively in a timely manner and verbal and written formats to varied, mostly internal, technical audiences
Understands the alignment of work package goals with the project and uses it to define appropriate tasks
Project oriented looking at some significant advancements
Demonstrates technical competency by developing value-creating solutions when presented with problems of defined scope and impact
Able to act as information resource on Team focus topics for stakeholders and other members of technical community
Uses Omya IP processes for protecting value
Internal reports and documents of quality to be used in IDF’s and patents
Conducts patent searches and understands trends and technical needs
Consistently demonstrates the highest SHE standards and lives by the Omya values
Intervenes when inappropriate behavior is exhibited
Exposed to and pursuing Omya leadership attributes
May have role in coordinating ISO or safety activities for team or R&D department
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, material science, polymer science or similar.
Minimum of 3 – 10 years’ technical experience and demonstrated knowledge in field and a willingness to do practical laboratory work. Effectively applies the scientific method or engineering design process and statistics in the solution to problems and their technical development. Basic project management skills.
Good command of both oral and written English is required. Occasional travel may be required.
Must possess current US employment authorization; sponsorship not available for this position. EOE
WHY CANDIDATES CHOOSE OMYA:
Global company with operations in more than 50 countries
140+ years of industry leadership
Internal advancement opportunities
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company match
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Safety-first environment
Company values driven organization
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- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
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