Entry Level Computer Science Jobs in Lake Charles, LA

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Purpose of Job
Support applications research to develop new products and applications to meet existing and emerging customer and market needs.
Key Accountabilities

• Complete tasks as directed, meet experimental deadlines on laboratory experiments that contribute to technical development objectives
• Assigned to problems of moderate complexity which can be effectively addressed with the instruments and techniques commonly used.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Manage and maintain a variety of research instruments within the laboratory.
• Initiates restocking of supplies, maintain and repair of lab equipment; additional data collection to support existing projects or assignments
• Supports research projects that address the technical objectives of the research group potentially including; development/characterization of boehmite(alumina) and their applications, Metalworking and lubricants, Agro Applications, Pulp and Paper applications, and Oil and Gas applications.
• Documents results in an electronic lab notebook, research reports and presents key finding in group meetings, departmental seminars and industry associate meetings.
• Interacts with manager and group members, and routinely interacts with other research groups in the local laboratory.
• Develops and maintains relationships within research group, LC R&D department, and possibly with contacts outside the R&D department, depending upon the domain of the job.

Formal Education
B.S. in Chemistry (preferred) or other physical science.
Working Experience

• B.S. Degree in Chemistry (preferred) or other physical science
• Typically regarded as the entry level job for new graduates.

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• Familiar with working in the laboratory
• Strong commitment to safety
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) and ability to work on instruments with computer interface
• Interpersonal and Self-management Skills
• Communications Skills
• Goal Orientation/Commitment

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