Technician, R&D

Energizer Holdings•Westlake, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Assist technical staff in the Analytical laboratory by planning and executing routine and non-routine tasks and experiments that have the most impact on product development or in defining the causes and solutions of technology challenges within the department. Position is non-supervisory but does assist and train others through coordination and collaboration during projects.

Requirements

One year of hands-on pertinent college course work in chemistry, or equivalent experience/education.
Two plus years of demonstrated related experience in a technical laboratory or similar environment.
Good fundamental understanding of higher-level mathematics, mechanics, general science, and computer applications.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office applications.

Nice To Haves

Preference for B.S. or B.A. in chemistry (or similar degree type) with full understanding and practical working knowledge of organic and/or inorganic chemistry.
Analytical instrumentation experience.

Responsibilities

Performs and executes routine and non-routine analytical testing using both basic and advanced laboratory techniques.
Practices proper safety procedures. Recognizes and reports unsafe acts or conditions.
Coordinates work with coworkers and interfaces with other R&D product groups, equipment, and service groups to acquire the information and services necessary to execute assigned experiments and tasks.
Builds and maintains experiments and testing work schedules to meet business needs.
Provides insight and feedback to engineers on testing strategy and potential test issues.
Uses appropriate materials and equipment and understands their principles of use or operation. Receives training in order to independently operate and maintain basic equipment and instruments in assigned area.
Collects, records, and transcribes routine and non-routine data.
Performs routine and non-routine calculations.
Creates tables, charts, and graphs; summarizes data and analyzes data for exceptions.
Generates data reports that include conclusions.
Participates in department continuous improvement activities. Serves as an ad-hoc team member as required.
Understands basic principles of products and/or devices in assigned area.
Trains and instructs others to perform routine experiments and routine and non-routine tasks. Creates training documentation.
Provides leadership for others within project work.
May also perform additional duties as assigned.