Associate Scientist I

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

The Associate Scientist I will be a part of the R&D team supporting the experimental products M4Ward™program. This role includes fulfillment support and coordination ensuring on time customer orders. You will be working closely with the M4Ward Global Program Manager, R&D, Market Managers, and container Engineering. Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Coordinate and set priority of multiple simultaneous customer orders
• Chemical sampling
• Chemical packaging and custom label creation
• Technical input on complex container fills and chemical handling
• Technical input on small scale chemical purifications
• Chemical SDS review to conduct and participate in safety reviews
• Maintain a current chemical inventory
• Complete complaint investigations and troubleshooting
• Complete equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Summarize and present production impacting issues
• Close orders and archive order information
• Review Analytical data and specification verification
• Maintain a clean and efficient lab environment
• Communicate order status, analytical findings and provide feedback to the Marketing and Engineering teams.

Physical Attributes:

• Wearing full face air-purifying respirator and other PPE
• Lifting to 50 pounds
• Standing, sitting, or walking for up to 8 hours
• Raising arms up to and above 90-degree angle

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other Physical or Life Science discipline.
• 1+ years of experience handling chemicals in a laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of P&ID’s.
• Experience working in gloveboxes.
• Prior chemistry lab experience handling highly toxic chemicals, acids and bases.
• Knowledge and experience performing small-scale purification and packaging of specialty chemicals.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• A strong focus on safety and quality.
• Experience using Microsoft suite including (Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint, TEAMS).
• Experience using SAP, Intelex MOC, and Sharepoints.
• Strong data analysis, attention-to-detail and organizational skills.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html