Researcher (Chemist, Chemical or Materials Engineering)

Dyno Nobel; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation + 12 holidays + PTO

Full health benefits with HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Friendly coworkers

Job summary

Dyno Nobel Inc. is seeking a Researcher to lead new initiative development and improve IS product technology. You will test, validate, and support manufacturing processes while collaborating with stakeholders across functions to ensure safety and performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, data analysis, and clear communication; experience with analytical instrumentation and project management is preferred. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials engineering.
• Hands-on product development, support, validation testing and destructive testing.
• Experience in project management, hazard analysis, data analysis, report writing and presentations.
• Strong laboratory, scientific, statistical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new initiation systems concepts and inventions.
• Improve manufacturing processes and operations.
• Plan, execute and report experimental testing.
• Support customer complaint resolution activities as required.
• Conduct lab testing to ensure product safety and performance.
• Document test results and share with stakeholders and management.
• Support patent filings with technical input.
• Supervise lab staff to ensure proper training and procedures.
• Analyze competitor products to identify opportunities for innovation.

Skills

Product development

Data analysis

Scientific experimentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Materials Engineering

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Job Brief

Responsible for developing new initiation systems and improving existing products. Support and optimize manufacturing processes.

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

What You’ll Do

As a Researcher, you will be responsible for new product development, product and process improvements, product technology support and testing activities relating to Initiation Systems (IS) products. Other duties include:

• Develop concepts and inventions of new initiation systems products. o Develop and support manufacturing processes and operations.
• Develop and support manufacturing processes and operations.
• Plan, execute, and report on experimental testing.
• Support customer complaint resolution activities as required
• Conduct lab testing to ensure product safety and performance.
• Conduct laboratory and testing on new or improved products in order to ensure safe and accurate testing.
• Document and share test results with relevant stakeholders.
• Support patent filings with accurate technical input.
• Supervise lab staff to ensure proper training and testing procedures.
• Analyze competitor products to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Record and maintain results of all tests conducted in order to support analyses and share results with Management, Supervisors, sales representatives or customers.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering.
• Proven experience performing hands on product development, product support, validation testing and other destructive testing
• Experience in project management, hazard analysis, data analysis, report writing and oral presentations.
• Good laboratory, scientific, statistical and analytical skills
• Experience with and understanding of common analytical instrumentation.
• 5+ years in product design, materials development, or process chemistry.
• Hands-on experience with product testing and validation
• Effective team player with strong communication skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work across functional teams.

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Matching 401K Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

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Deliver on our Promises

Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.