Research Scientist I (Metalworking Fluids Formulation)

DuBois Chemicals, Inc.; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking a Research Scientist I to focus on metalworking fluids formulation. This entry-level position involves product development, evaluation of materials, and collaboration with production teams. Candidates should have a relevant technical degree and some experience in a scientific field. Join a passionate team committed to innovation and customer solutions.

Qualifications

• 0-6 years experience in scientific or engineering field preferred.
• Technical, associates, or college degree required in related field.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and develop products for profitable growth.
• Plan and execute product development research projects.
• Evaluate existing products and raw materials.

Skills

Instrumentation

Database Management

MS Word

Education

Technical degree in chemistry

College degree in life science

Job description

Research Scientist I (Metalworking Fluids Formulation)

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• This position is responsible for investigation and development of products that provide profitable growth for DuBois and effective solutions for the customer. This includes:
• The mining of ideas, designing feasibility studies, and developing chemistries related to the application area.
• Planning, organizing, and executing product development research projects. Maintaining a laboratory notebook and ensuring confidential information is maintained.
• Participating in the key processes of new product development, commercialization, BOM and SDS review, as defined by our ISO procedures.
• Insuring that appropriate test procedures (kits, methods) are identified and/or made available for the accurate maintenance of products during their use.
• Evaluation of existing and competitive products and applications.
• Evaluation of raw materials, for the purposes of replacement or alternate sources of supply, to improve DuBois cost position or enhance the performance of existing technologies.
• Active involvement in production including observing, educating and training production workers on blending practices, supporting production scale up of new formulas, investigating off spec batches, recommending modifications or ways to optimize existing blending equipment as well as researching new blending equipment/processes as needed.
• Responsible for maintenance of products within the assigned application area.
• Assist with content development for Technical Bulletins, Technical Data Sheets, training materials, and website content
• Secondary responsibilities include relationships with tollers and trade show support, trips to customers for field support, and customer education.
• Complete all safety and application training.
• Other duties as assigned by the director.
  
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience is scientific or engineering field preferred. Without experience, training/eductation is recommended.
• This role will typically have 0-6 years experience, including education.
• Experience with instrumentation, MS Word products, sharepoint or database management software preferred.
  
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Without experience, technical, associates, or college degree in chemistry, life science or related field required. College or advanced degrees in scientific fields preferred.
  
  
  

DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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