R&D Lab Manager / Chemist – Dallas, TX

R&D Lab Manager / Chemist – Dallas, TX


Job ID: 9549354

Grapevine, TX, US

Scientific

Bachelors Degree

Full Time, Direct Hire

Manager (Manager/Supervisor)

On-site

Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals

First Shift (Day)

Grapevine, TX, US

Manager (Manager/Supervisor)

Full Time, Direct Hire

Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals

On-site

Scientific

Bachelors Degree

First Shift (Day)

Job details

Kelly Science & Clinical is currently seeking candidates for a Direct Hire R&D Lab Manager / Chemist position at a polymer company in the Northwest Dallas area. The overall responsibility of this role is to supervise a small group (4) of laboratory personnel in the development of new products, manufacturing processes, and test methods and provide technical service to the company’s customers.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage the product development workflow by overseeing the projects assigned to the R&D Chemists  

  • Manage Product Development activities ranging from the bench scale to first-run plant capability

  • Develop QC test methods for the production of new products

  • Oversee the work performed by 2 R&D Chemists and 2 QC Analysts

  • Conduct routine physical property testing (tensile, elongation, etc.) as part of new product and process development activities

  • Develop and/or modify analytical and physical property testing methods

  • Collaborate with production personnel on scale-up activities and process troubleshooting

  • Work with the sales team to investigate and solve customer complaints

Job Requirements:

  • BS degree in Chemistry or related discipline

  • Due to the level of this role, PhD candidates will NOT be considered

  • 2-6 years of industry laboratory experience in product formulation and development

  • Method development and process troubleshooting experience

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to supervise and direct activities of lab personnel

This is a Direct Hire position with pay commensurate upon applicable education and experience. If you feel you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume for immediate consideration. #P1

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