Technologist, R&D

Energizer Holdings, Inc.; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Energizer Holdings, Inc. in Westlake, Ohio, is seeking a Technologist for its Global Auto Care R&D team to perform laboratory experimentation and testing, driving new product innovations and improvements.

Based in Westlake, this role collaborates with cross-functional teams, plans experiments, analyzes data, ensures safety, and communicates results through technical reports; occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Three years of pertinent experience/education and a good fundamental understanding of higher-level mathematics, mechanics, general science, and general computer applications.
• Will generally have at least 5 years of related experience in a technical laboratory or similar environment.
• Formulation experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and execution of assigned project steps; plans and executes routine and non-routine experiments and tasks.
• Collects, records, and transcribes routine and non-routine data; performs routine and non-routine calculations; creates routine and non-routine tables, charts, and graphs; summarizes data and analyzes for exceptions; offers explanations for data exceptions; creates data reports that include conclusions in technical report format.
• Uses appropriate materials and equipment and understands the underlying principles of use or operation; applies understanding to the planning and execution of assigned program steps, experiments, and tasks.
• Understands the basic principles, materials, and parts of products and/or devices in assigned area. Designs and conducts experiments, under supervisor guidance, leading to new and improved systems, constructions, or processes having marketable cost/performance advantages.
• Trains and instructs others to perform routine and non-routine tasks and experiments. Creates training documentation.
• Coordinates the work of co-workers and interfaces with other R&D product groups, equipment, service groups, and plants to acquire the information and services necessary to execute assigned program steps, experiments, and tasks. Suggests, organizes, and executes experiments leading to new or improved methods and provides full documentation of results.
• Practices proper safety procedures. Recognizes, reports and documents unsafe acts or conditions. Provides leadership for others in project work. Participates in and implements department continuous improvement activities. Serves as an ad hoc team member as required.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• May also perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Math & science

Computer applications

Formulation experience

Lab experience

Tools

Test method development

Job description

Position Summary

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Position Summary

As a Technologist in Energizer’s Global Auto Care R&D Team, you will work with a team to perform laboratory experimentation and testing of products for this innovative and exciting business. You will provide a key role in the development of new product innovations as well as improvement of current products.

The position, based in Westlake, a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, is a part of Energizer’s Auto Care business, a customer-focused, innovation-oriented, fast growing consumer packaged goods company. Energizer is passionate about making time in the car more enjoyable with market-leading brands of car air fresheners, cleaning and conditioning products.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and execution of assigned project steps; plans and executes routine and non-routine experiments and tasks.
• Collects, records, and transcribes routine and non-routine data; performs routine and non-routine calculations; creates routine and non-routine tables, charts, and graphs; summarizes data and analyzes for exceptions; offers explanations for data exceptions; creates data reports that include conclusions in technical report format.
• Uses appropriate materials and equipment and understands the underlying principles of use or operation; applies understanding to the planning and execution of assigned program steps, experiments, and tasks.
• Understands the basic principles, materials, and parts of products and/or devices in assigned area. Designs and conducts experiments, under supervisor guidance, leading to new and improved systems, constructions, or processes having marketable cost/performance advantages.
• Trains and instructs others to perform routine and non-routine tasks and experiments. Creates training documentation.
• Coordinates the work of co-workers and interfaces with other R&D product groups, equipment, service groups, and plants to acquire the information and services necessary to execute assigned program steps, experiments, and tasks. Suggests, organizes, and executes experiments leading to new or improved methods and provides full documentation of results.
• Practices proper safety procedures. Recognizes, reports and documents unsafe acts or conditions. Provides leadership for others in project work. Participates in and implements department continuous improvement activities. Serves as an ad hoc team member as required.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• May also perform additional duties as assigned

What we are looking for

Required Skills And Experience

• Three years of pertinent experience/education and a good fundamental understanding of higher-level mathematics, mechanics, general science, and general computer applications.
• Will generally have at least 5 years of related experience in a technical laboratory or similar environment.
• Formulation experience.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience with test method development

Working Relationships

• Interfaces with supervisor for limited guidance
• Works with and provides significant guidance to coworkers as necessary
• Interfaces with other groups, suppliers, and manufacturers to acquire necessary information and services

Work Environment

• Will work in a Research and Development technical laboratory setting. Occasional travel may be required, depending on role.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks requiring the use of hands, standing for extended periods of time, and lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Exposure to health risks or conditions may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment, including the potential use of a respirator.
• This position reports Monday-Friday, day shift. Occasionally, schedule may vary from typical business hours.

Come join us!

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Total Rewards Package

The salary range for this position is USD $55,000.00/Yr. - USD $68,000.00/Yr.

Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues' professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues - including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.