DESCRIPTION: 

Develop and conduct research projects that will support Fire Safety. The Research Chemist position will report to the R&D Supervisor and will work closely with other laboratory staff, Agency technical staff and other department staff.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Research and development with primary emphasis on product development of Fire Safety Products

• Design and conduct research that addresses customer needs and supports Perimeter Solutions business objectives

• Characterize and evaluate competitive products to identify potential threats and new product and/or acquisition opportunities

• Document and report all testing procedures, results and observations in a laboratory notebook

• Perform laboratory tests according to written procedures

• Interface with manufacturing for new product development that will include product trials and scale up

• Provide technical support for customer-focused projects and assist in resolving product quality issues

• Work closely and communicate technical information effectively with other departments and teams within Perimeter Solutions and with Agency technical staff

• Provide documentation through written reports

• ESH compliance

• Must be able to travel

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

• Minimum two years of experience in product development

• Excellent laboratory skills

• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific methods

• Knowledgeable in Stage Gate process and project management

• Excellent written and oral communication skills- good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

• Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, and creative skills

• Demonstrated ability to work and contribute to a team setting

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint etc.)