What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Chemist V position at Calgon Carbon Corporation?
Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company currently has an opportunity where you can be a part of our growing team as we provide our customers with outstanding products that make the air we breathe and the water we use safe for generations to come.
Position : R&D Chemist V Location : Headquarters – Moon Township, PA
Excellent Benefits : Medical, dental, prescription & vision, HSA & retirement savings (401k) – Generous Company Match!
Perks : Incentives / bonus plans, competitive pay, dress for your day, hybrid schedules, paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, fun events, learning & development opportunities.
Hours of work : Mondays - Fridays, 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM, 40 Hours / Week
The R&D Chemist V will serve as a principal investigator to both a) generate new product and process concepts in one or more emerging markets and b) support non-routine manufacturing issues in specialty products. The R&D Chemist V must be able to rapidly gain an understanding of technology through both interactions with internal experts by conducting literature / patent searches. The R&D Chemist V will apply new concepts / knowledge toward advanced products, processes, or applications. The R&D Chemist V independently conceives, plans, and conducts research, which could have considerable impact on company goals and performance. The R&D Chemist V will work directly with internal commercial colleagues and with customers. They should possess the flexibility to work individually and in teams. The R&D Engineer V is expected to execute several projects at various stages of completion simultaneously, while responding to frequent changes in priorities in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)
- Serve as an expert in select domains of activated carbon technology
- Interact directly with customers in support of existing products and to incorporate their feedback into new products
- Interact with and incorporate feedback from internal sales, marketing, and manufacturing personnel. Stay current in field of work with conferences and literature review
- Manage projects devoted to new product development and product technical / manufacturing support
- Direct the work of others as required, exercise solid leadership skills, and engage in team building where appropriate
- At lab scale level, modify or create activated carbon products or processes to meet new market needs
- Estimate the business potential of the new products or processes
- Conduct or support plant-scale trials to drive new products to market quickly
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