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Obiter Research

Research Chemistry Manager

Champaign, IL · On-site

$73K - $81K/yr

Employee sponsored benefits including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance * 401(k) Retirement ... Obiter Research is a chemical manufacturing company, and your workstation is located in a ...

Obiter Research

Research Chemistry Manager

Champaign, IL · On-site

$73K - $81K/yr

... Term Disability and Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with Match to invest in your future ... Obiter Research is a chemical manufacturing company, and your workstation is located in a ...

Obiter Research

Research Chemistry Manager

Champaign, IL · On-site

$73K - $81K/yr

Employee sponsored benefits including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance * 401(k) Retirement ... Obiter Research is a chemical manufacturing company, and your workstation is located in a ...

Innovo Research

Clinical Research Nurse

Champaign, IL · On-site

Disability Insurance * Life Insurance * Paid Time Off * Vision Insurance WORKING CONDITIONS This ... Innovo Research is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and ...

University of Utah

Research Technicians

Campus, IL · On-site

$10.92 - $25.06/hr

Depending on area of research, may prepare media, samples, solutions, specimens, and/or reagents ... To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has ...

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Research Chemistry Manager

Obiter Research

Champaign, IL • On-site

$73K - $81K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Position: Research Chemistry Manager
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday (40-45 hours minimum per week)
Work Location: On-site in Champaign, IL
Department: Operations
What you should bring to the table:

Obiter Research is seeking a highly motivated and organized Research Chemistry Manager to join our chemistry team! In this role, you will administer and manage the overall chemistry functions associated with Obiter Research, including:
  • Supplies and supports the activities associated with research and custom synthesis projects as well as FTEs accepted by the company.
  • Communicates with customers regarding the creation and issuance of quotes (RFQs) and Statements of Work (SOWs).
  • Works with Executive Leadership to design and develop processes to enable a successful completion of accepted projects.
  • Upon acceptance of a project, a key accountability of this role will be to order needed chemicals and supplies necessary to complete the project.
  • Responsible for the organization and management of administrative functions as it relates to the communication and workflow from research chemistry throughout all other departments of the company including but not limited to Process development and Quality Control.
  • Serve as a special assistant to the COO/Supervising Chemist and/or CEO/Executive Chemist in Chemistry related matters.
  • Assures that all research chemists are trained and adhere to all company policies procedures and protocols including all areas of C.O.P.S.
What we bring to the table:

  • Competitive Pay & Total Rewards
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - Starting after 30 days of employment
  • Employee sponsored benefits including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Match to invest in your future wealth and retirement
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay to help you reset and come back refreshed
  • The opportunity to work for a growing organization where you are valued have a direct impact
Requirements:

  • Must have a minimum of a Masters Degree (M.A.), with 8 to 12 years related experience, or a Doctorate (PhD) with 7 to 10 years related experience.
  • Must have experience working in a fast-paced environment with proven track record of balancing multiple projects and delivering needed results.
  • Experience in lab-scale process development of organic synthesis including reactions, purifications, and analysis techniques.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively influence inside and outside the organization at all levels, and among diverse teams.
  • Critical, creative thinker and idea generator with ability to convert ideas to proof-of-concept, inspire others to do the same.
  • Skilled in project management, especially in outlining initial scoping and proof-of-concept stages.
  • Business expertise; customer and market orientation. Able to translate commercial needs into technical programs and business opportunities, and drive to execution.
  • Ability to evaluate risk and recommend path forward.
  • Able to handle ambiguity, adapt to changing environments, overcome challenges, and set priorities.
  • Future thinking with a “whole systems” view.
Work Environment:

  • Obiter Research is a chemical manufacturing company, and your workstation is located in a manufacturing environment. You must be comfortable with sitting at a desk/working on a computer or standing and handling necessary manufacturing equipment for extended periods of time throughout the day.
Obiter Research is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Obiter Research makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $73,400.00 - $81,200.00 per year
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance
  • Work from home
Physical setting:
  • Manufacturing
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Champaign, IL 61822: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)