Description: Preferred start 7/8/24 The incumbent will provide technical support in the formulations development laboratory through hands-on experimentation.
Key Responsibilities: Provides technical support to the formulation development scientists through the preparation of formulation samples and testing of formulation samples for physical properties. • Prepares formulation samples with minimum supervision using standard processing equipment such as bead mills, high shear mixers, air jet mills, blenders etc. • Independently evaluates formulation samples for physical properties and is proficient in the use of laboratory instruments such as laser diffraction particle size analyzers, rheometers, density meters, pH meters etc. • Under minimal guidance generates reproducible data, interprets results. • Enforce quality measures through finished product testing to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards. Responsible for daily records review and maintenance, follow up and fulfill customer documentation request. • Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments in good working order. • Reports and discusses for any issues related to the Lab equipment. • Ensures samples are labeled in compliance with EH&S requirements. • Maintains laboratory notebook and accurately documents all experiments and results. • Document results of experiments as well in report. • Communicates project status in a timely fashion and immediately raises any issues to the project owner. • Maintains a high housekeeping standard in the laboratory. • Understands and follows appropriate EH&S standards, policies and procedures applicable to their job. • Leads by example in the area of safety behaviors by promoting safe work habits.
Training for use of equipment and data systems will be provided for the incumbent.
Required Qualifications • Performs duties with minimal supervision, actively demonstrates accountability by providing recommendations and/or thorough analysis of options for issues/solutions. • Must exhibit skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple items simultaneously. • Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, as well as the ability to learn new systems quickly • Strong problem solving and time management skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Good interpersonal skills are required • No prior formulation experience required, but technical experience in academia or industry is a plus.
Education • Degree in sciences such as chemistry is mandatory. • B.Sc. degree is desired. Masters okay (New Grad) • PhD Overqualified
Disciplines of study can include: • Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Chemical Engineering
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $20.00/hr.
