R&D Chemist (Chemical Manufacturing)

MAPEI, a global leader in the building materials industry, is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Chemist to join our R&D team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to launch your scientific career while contributing to the development of cutting-edge products in an industry-leading organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development: Support the development of new products and improvements to existing ones by applying scientific methods and best practices.
• Experimentation: Conduct complex, multi-step experiments with minimal supervision. Utilize laboratory procedures to execute and report on assigned tasks, identifying potential problems in the process.
• Data Management: Plan, record, compile, and present data in the required formats, maintaining accurate records in scientific notebooks.
• Testing and Quality: Apply assigned test methods following established quality procedures. Assist in quality control and support customer technical service and production operations as needed.
• Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all safety rules, company policies, and regulations. Attend safety and staff meetings and ensure compliance with laboratory protocols.
• Collaboration: Work closely with supervisors to support the broader R&D objectives and perform additional duties as assigned
• Perform assigned tasks in conformance with procedures and instructions established in the Business Management System (BMS) and in compliance with applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional duties as required.

What's in it for you:

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Free Medical Insurance for employees, or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal employee contributions and zero deductibles.
• 17 days of paid vacation and sick time annually (prorated in the first year).
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company matching.
• Excellent dental and vision programs, flexible spending accounts, and employer-paid life insurance.
• Free telemedicine physician services.
• Various other employee-focused initiatives, including discounted home and auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a related field is required.
• Experience in Cement and Color Formulations, strong plus.
• Experience in laboratory work, including the ability to execute multi-step experiments.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to detect and troubleshoot potential problems.
• Proficiency in recording, managing, and presenting scientific data.
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player.
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

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