What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Laboratory Lead position at WD-40 Company?
Overview
In this dynamic role, you will lead the WD-40 Company Global R&D laboratory and be at the forefront of scientific discovery, testing, and product formulation management.
Key responsibilities include overseeing the operation and safety of our Global R&D laboratory, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and efficient management of experiments. You'll train and lead a small team, evaluate testing requests, carry out experiments, and troubleshoot / maintain lab equipment. But that's not all! We expect you to bring your scientific expertise to the table to develop novel solutions by identifying, designing, and implementing new test methodologies.
If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of science and leading a team to new heights, this is the opportunity for you!
This role will be performed onsite at our Technical Center located in Pine Brook, NJ (5 days / week, Monday through Friday).
Responsibilities
- Laboratory Operations and Safety : Leads the operation of the Global R&D laboratory, ensuring the facility operates in full compliance with appropriate safety regulations, equipment care, and efficient management of simultaneous experiments.
- Leadership : Trains R&D Lab Scientists on established procedures, equipment maintenance, and safety protocols. Efficiently and proactively prioritize workload amongst team.
- Project Evaluation & Execution : Evaluates testing requests and provides advice and guidance on testing perimeters. Plans, communicates, and executes research projects, coordinating internal and external parties to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
- Testing and Data Analysis : Independently manages product testing needs for global R&D and ensures compliance with testing protocols. Carries out experiments, collates and analyzes data, and documents all test methods and outcomes. Composes testing and research protocols in accordance with established R&D guidelines for products either in development or commercialized and requiring technical support.
- Test Methodology and Innovation : Identifies, designs, and implements new test methodologies using scientific principles. Contributes ideas for improving R&D methods and processes.
- External Partner Relationships : Build and maintains strong relationships with external labs and vendors. Communicates clearly and monitors progress to ensure performance aligns with company goals and timelines.
- Intellectual Property Management : Takes all necessary actions to ensure intellectual property is established and protectable. This includes controlling information access, keeping confidentiality, properly maintaining laboratory notebooks, etc.
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance : Regularly monitors equipment, carries out preventive maintenance, and troubleshoots lab equipment to maintain optimal performance and minimize downtime.
Qualifications
About Us
Our "Why"
At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes. Our "why" is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do.
Why You Should Apply
Do You Align With Our Values?
Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do : We live, breathe, and play by our values every day.
Thank you for considering WD-40 Company in your career search!
PositiveLastingMemories
At WD-40 Company we foster a culture of inclusion where all individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual characteristics that make us unique such as our backgrounds, experiences, qualities, talents, traits, beliefs, and preferences.
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