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Energizer Holdings, Inc. Senior Chemist in Westlake, Ohio
What you'll love about this job
State of the Art Research | Newly Remodeled Innovation Lab | Growth Opportunity | Exemplary 401(k)
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
A Senior Chemist creates and directs testing methods in support of product development and quality, as well as provides broad support for material identification to meet business needs. This role will interact with colleagues throughout the R&D organization in supporting product development and cost savings efforts. The Senior Chemist will provide support as necessary to production and procurement efforts in materials qualification and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
Analytical Testing Support
Develop and validate new Testing Methods
Reverse engineer materials or formulations, including researching and identifying chemical composition of products or materials
Perform hands on laboratory testing as necessary
Generate and interpret business relevant conclusions from test data, including statistical data analysis to support conclusions derived from testing
Document and communicate results using both technical writing and oral presentations, sharing information with product development teams and quality assurance departments
Interface with cross-functional customers to ensure understanding of results and conclusions
Build and maintain project and experiment timelines to meet business needs
Serve as a primary resource for root cause analysis for R&D and production facilities
Laboratory Support
Provide expertise and support to select, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment
Coordinate with subcontracted/external labs as necessary for testing support services
Maintain cost effective test capabilities by leveraging internal and external resources
Provide technical oversight of analytical laboratory and ensure cost, efficiency, and quality of test results
Provide coaching and training to analysts on theory of instrumentation and associated best practices, ensuring analysts have a thorough understanding of customer needs and specific chemistry training tailored to given projects/requests
Support chemical laboratory safety for R&D function
What we are looking for
Master’s degree in chemistry or equivalent experience
5+ years in depth relevant laboratory experience, with a focus on inorganic chemistry
Broad knowledge of chemistry, including wet chemistry techniques and analytical instrumentation
Knowledge of general laboratory safety practices, standards, and regulations
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
What we would prefer
- Experience in the consumer products industry
Come join us!
Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, marital or parental 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.
ID 2023-3689
Category Research & Development
Position Type Full-Time
Location : Location US-OH-Westlake
Country United States