R and D Chemist

BARENTZ NORTH AMERICA LLC•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

The R&D Lab Chemist is responsible for working on various Technical Service and R&D Projects to support our Customers, Principals, Various product lines in our portfolio, and Sales Team in laboratory/office setting, resulting in making Barentz Always a better solution

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or other Sciences or equivalent of education and experience (required)
Minimum 3-5 years of previous experience in a laboratory setting (required)
Experience using industry related technologies and equipment
Champion a safety-first mindset for yourself and others in the facility
Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook
Demonstrated organizational, complex problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed
Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
Must be able to effectively prioritize work assignments for self and others
Ability and desire to develop meaningful/productive business relationships

Nice To Haves

Any industry related certification (i.e., Laboratory Technician, Sales Techniques, Project Management, Regulatory, Quality Management, etc.) (preferred/encouraged)

Responsibilities

Data management - acquiring, validating, and maintaining data for the lab projects.
Perform, interpret, and record lab project data.
Data processing and documentation using common software tools such as Excel, PowerPoint as well as Datacor/Chempax, eChempax, and BRM.
Generation of various Lab Reports to summarize testing, results & conclusions.
Ensure safety procedures and housekeeping are maintained to protect yourself, co-workers, and the environment.
General lab duties including clean-up, maintenance of equipment, track and order chemicals and disposables used in the lab as needed.
Conduct necessary lab work to provide Technical Support to our Customers, Principals, Sales Team and Product Line Portfolio.
Communicate with other Lab Technicians throughout the organization to stay up to date on processes, protocols and trends
Provide additional documentation and supporting information cross-departmentally upon request
Ensure adherence to all applicable facility requirements, certifications and designations
Contribute to and support continuous improvement of our processes and systems
Seek opportunities to share best practices with the team, support staff and other divisions
Support and lead by example, following Barentz’ purpose, strategies, and values
Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals
Contribute to an environment of trust and mutual respect
Maintain a strong commitment to teamwork and concern for others
Maintain a high level of personal responsibility and ownership
Use effective communication and listening skills
Foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued and respect
Seek out and participate in ongoing growth and personal development opportunities
Embrace and promote Barentz’ learning and development culture
Duties and responsibilities may be amended at any time per business need