Chemist, R&D

R&D Chemist

Kovalus Separation Solutions

Position Summary:

At Kovalus Separation Solutions, Inc. we want employees to contribute in meaningful ways, feel comfortable about expressing their opinion and inclusive. A small size Membrane Research and Development team focused on development of new and optimization of existing products and providing technical expertise to multiple teams is looking for Chemist. Person in this role, reporting to the team manager will conduct instrumental and wet assay and will then summarize, present results and findings, and clearly communicate. As a team member Chemist will perform developmental hands-on work in laboratory and occasionally on Manufacturing floor, interacting within the R&D team and to other teams. This person will also operate State of the art Scanning Electron Microscope. Located in Wilmington, Massachusetts.

What You Will Do In Your Role (Responsibilities)

• Operate analytical instruments to test current and developmental MF/UF/NF/RO membranes.
• Works with the team on new membrane development.
• Record and maintain R&D experiment details, test procedures and results. Develop new procedures as required and submit internal reports on the various activities.
• Operate Lab scale and bench-scale equipment.
• Work under supervising for new protocol development and scale up processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering with 10 years of experience is required or Master’s in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 5 years of experience.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively within the team to other teams.
• Be able to wear half-or full-face mask respirator and lift 20 lbs when required.
• Effectively communicate on assignment priorities to the supervisor and organize to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• MS Office computer skills in Excel, Power Point and Access to input, analyze, report and present the data.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with development or/and characterization of synthetic polymeric membranes/filters is preferred, including chemical process development experience.

• Self-motivation, ability to execute technical tasks and projects with minimal supervision. Initiative and creativity, eagerness in development of new methods, procedures advanced instrument troubleshooting.

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and capabilities. Relocation will not be available.
• Equal Opportunity Employer - Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran
• Pre-employment drug tests are required, unless prohibited by law.

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