R&D Associate Scientist & Lab Team Lead

Omya Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Omya Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio seeks an Associate Scientist to independently advance R&D tasks and perform literature research. The role provides day-to-day laboratory leadership for technicians and supports development of patents and publications within an innovative global minerals company.

You will apply the scientific method, collaborate across teams, and stay current with methods and competencies. Travel may be required; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, material science, polymer science or related field.
• 1–8 years of technical experience in the field with hands-on lab work.
• Applies scientific method and statistics in problem solving.
• Basic project management skills.
• Good command of oral and written English.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• US employment authorization; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Define problems and conduct literature reviews with stakeholder guidance.
• Suggest new ideas and contribute to innovations.
• Apply scientific method and statistics to technical development.
• Provide day-to-day laboratory leadership for technicians.
• Lead a small technical sub-team on a project.
• Communicate findings clearly to internal technical audiences.
• Coordinate with team on project goals and tasks.
• Protect Omya IP and contribute to internal reports and patents.
• Support ISO or safety activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Chemistry

Material science

Polymer science

Laboratory leadership

Project management

English proficiency

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Job description

Omya Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio seeks an Associate Scientist to independently advance R&D tasks and perform literature research. The role provides day-to-day laboratory leadership for technicians and supports development of patents and publications within an innovative global minerals company.

You will apply the scientific method, collaborate across teams, and stay current with methods and competencies. Travel may be required; US work authorization is required.