R&D Lab Manager / Chemist – Dallas, TX Job Listing at Kelly Services in Grapevine, TX (Job ID 9549354)

Description

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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