R&D Chemist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Norcross, GA (Job ID 8634398)

Description

Kelly Services® has been providing outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace. We are proud to offer a Direct Hire opportunity to work as an R&D Chemist located in Norcross, GA      
  Pay: $100k-$125k (could be flexible depending on relevant experience)

Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled R&D Chemist to join our team, focusing on the research, design, and execution of experiments to drive product development and improvement. This role reports to the Laboratories and Research Manager and involves significant laboratory-based research to innovate, reverse-engineer, and enhance our product lines.

Key Responsibilities:

Research Laboratory

• Conduct experiments aligned with product development and innovation strategies.
• Formulate and evaluate product prototypes for chemical and physical properties, performance, and stability; enhance existing formulations as needed.
• Perform reverse engineering and analyze competitors' products.
• Recommend and coordinate third-party testing to support product development.
• Stay current on scientific trends, materials, and formulation advancements via journals and technical papers.
• Document and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Maintain chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for research chemicals.
• Ensure the research lab is safe, clean, and organized.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with team members, customers, and vendors.
• Participate in additional research activities as directed by the LRM.

Support Activities

• Assist with scale-ups from prototype to full-scale production.
• Support field evaluations of experimental products.
• Assist in training new Chemists and supporting other departments as needed.

Reporting

• Maintain accurate, timely reports on experimental processes and outcomes.
• Generate additional reports as required.

Compliance

• Adhere to safety protocols for Chemists and other staff in the lab.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee interns or temporary laboratory staff, if assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering, or related science (highly preferred).
• Preferred specializations include:
  • Architectural coatings or paints
  • Acrylate-based polymers
  • Concrete admixtures
  • Water-based emulsions

Skills Required

• Extensive hands-on laboratory experience, with a strong foundation in experimental design and basic statistics.
• Experience in water-based coatings formulations; knowledge of water-based emulsions and dispersions is a plus.
• Understanding of concrete and concrete admixture chemistry is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; PowerPoint is a plus.
• Excellent time management, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects while collaborating with team members.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Non-smoker/non-vaper.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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