What are the responsibilities and job description for the Formulation Chemist / Chemical Engineer III - Green Bay, WI position at Perimeter Solutions?
Company Overview Perimeter Solutions is a premier global solutions provider, producing high-quality firefighting suppressants. We develop products that impact critically important issues of life - issues where there is often no room for error and the job doesn't offer second chances.
Description The Formulation Chemist III will report to the R&D Manager and work closely with the laboratory and other department staff. This position is responsible for development and research related to fluorine free firefighting foams for Class A combustible materials and for Class B flammable and combustible liquids.
The individual in this position will create and develop novel formulation for the fire protection industry. The individual will collaborate with other functions in R&D to explore, test proof of concept, and produce novel products, and advance new technologies in the industry. The individual will also provide SME (subject matter expertise) and support necessary in technology transfer, product approvals, and process scale up for new firefighting foams. This individual should be skilled in the conception and development of formulations of surfactant-based products for fire protection or with similar experience in cleaning, agricultural, pharmaceutical, personal care or related industries.
Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities :
- Research and development with primary emphasis on improvement of current Fire Safety Products
- Design and conduct research that addresses customer needs and supports Perimeter Solutions business objectives
- Document and report all testing procedures, results and observations in a laboratory notebook
- Perform laboratory tests according to written procedures
- Interface with manufacturing for new product development that will include product trials and scale up
- Provide technical support for customer-focused projects and assist in resolving product quality issues
- Work closely and communicate technical information effectively with other departments and teams within Perimeter Solutions
- Provide documentation through written reports
- ESH compliance
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Physical Demands and Work Environmen t : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Benefits :
Perimeter Solutions offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays among others.
Perimeter Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.