Chemistry lab Associate

Global Channel Management, Inc; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management firm in Connecticut seeks a Chemistry Lab Associate. The ideal candidate will have over 1 year of laboratory experience and a degree in chemistry. Responsibilities include developing prototypes, performing experiments, and recording data. Candidates with relevant experience in consumer packaged goods are preferred. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with product development teams.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a chemistry lab.
• Relevant formulating experience in consumer packaged goods.
• Advanced knowledge of detergents chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental designs for prototype products.
• Perform a variety of research experiments and tests.
• Record detailed observations and data from experiments.

Skills

Safe laboratory practices

Independent problem-solving

Good communication

Basic personal computer skills

Education

Four year college chemistry degree or Associates Degree

Job description

Chemistry lab Associate needs 1+ years experience

Chemistry lab working experience

Safe laboratory practices, chemical handling and disposal.

Independent and good communication

Prior experience in tracking stability of products

Four year college chemistry degree or Associates Degree with relevant industrial experience is required.

Relevant formulating experience in consumer packaged goods will be taken into consideration.

Advanced knowledge of detergents chemistry and ability to understand and carry out standard methods relevant to product development a plus.

Experience required to efficiently perform a variety of research experiments and tests including setting up and operation of apparatus and equipment.

Basic personal computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases are required

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 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.