Associate Scientist

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Darien, CT is seeking an Associate Scientist to contribute to product evaluation over a one-year+ assignment. The role is described as a 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday position with pay rates from $30.00 to $35.00 per hour.

The candidate will collect samples, perform hair-related tests, analyze data, and document results to support claims, while maintaining lab organization and compliance with procedures.

Qualifications

• College degree in science related field or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Proficient MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and File Explorer; ability to learn instrumentation software.
• Adherence to established procedures and experimental design.
• Detail oriented with manual dexterity when working with instruments and samples.
• Integrity in performing tasks to produce repeatable data.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects samples and prepares hair swatches per set procedure.
• Performs technical procedures to measure product performance on hair with lab equipment.
• Analyzes data, performs statistical calculations, and draws conclusions to substantiate claims.
• Documents work and writes reports on product evaluation in conformance with company policies and standards.
• Keeps laboratory consumables organized and stocked, assembling and dismantling instruments as needed.
• Aids in the research and development of new methods and exploratory claims substantiation.
• Analyzes consumer insights and survey data to draw conclusions on new claims language and trends.
• Maintains and stores internal documentation to company database.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

File Explorer

Instrumentation software adaptability

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Integrity

Organization

Communication

Education

College degree in science related field or equivalent laboratory experience

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Associate Scientist

Location: Darien, CT
Pay Rate: $30.00/hour to $35.00/hour
Duration: One Year+
Hours: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm

Qualifications:

• College degree in science related field or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Computer applications:
  Proficient MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and File Explorer
  Ability to learn and develop comfort with various instrumentation software.
• Careful adherence to established procedures and proposed experimental design.
• Detail oriented and manual dexterity when working with instruments and samples.
• Demonstrating integrity in performing tasks to produce repeatable data.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Collects samples and prepares hair swatches to perform methods adhering to a set procedure.
• Performs technical procedures to measure product performance on hair with variety of lab equipment.
• Analyzes data, performs statistical calculations, and draws conclusions to substantiate claims.
• Documents work and writes reports on product evaluation in conformance with company policies and standards.
• Keeps laboratory consumables organized and stocked, assembling and dismantling instruments where necessary.
• Aids in the research and development of new methods and exploratory claims substantiation.
• Analyzes consumer insights and survey data to draw conclusions on new claims language and trends.
• Maintains and stores internal documentation to company database.

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.

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