Hawkins, Inc.
Overview
Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Hawkins has provided chemical products since 1938. Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/. About the Job
Provide technical assistance pertaining to the formulation, production, quality and testing of new and existing products and processes. Responsibilities
Partner with sales on new product requests, designing, testing, prototyping new solutions. Lead laboratory development work including formulation and process design. Develop new product technology transfer scale up plan, including production process specifications, and quality metrics. Collaborate with Operations on new product scale up implementation and ongoing production efficiency improvements. Work cross-functionally with Sales, Planning, and Operations to reduce inventory and disposition costs. Provide training and work direction for process technicians. Perform duties that may include lifting, handling, or operating production equipment. Produce product specifications, including Manufactured and Shipping/Receiving specifications, for all products and non-prepackaged materials to meet customer needs. Provide on-site technical support for Operations and Manufacturing staff, requiring periodic travel and extended hours. Conduct general product maintenance as required. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in a technical field (Engineering, Chemistry, Biology) required. 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong understanding of chemicals and manufacturing processes. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; active listening, problem solving, and relationship skills. Familiarity with production/laboratory instrumentation; troubleshooting, training, startup, validation, maintenance (including HPLC, ICP-OES, pH, conductivity, spectrophotometers, auto-titration systems). Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio; ability to quickly learn new software as required. Knowledge of experimental design and statistics preferred. Ability to work independently. Travel
Up to 20% travel expected. Physical Requirements
During duties, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Compensation and Benefits
Expected Compensation: $70,000-85,000/year + 5% Bonus Eligibility. Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more, plus 401(k) match, ESPP, paid time off, and paid holidays. For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/ Equal Opportunity and Compliance
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace. Hawkins, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.
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Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Hawkins has provided chemical products since 1938. Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/. About the Job
Provide technical assistance pertaining to the formulation, production, quality and testing of new and existing products and processes. Responsibilities
Partner with sales on new product requests, designing, testing, prototyping new solutions. Lead laboratory development work including formulation and process design. Develop new product technology transfer scale up plan, including production process specifications, and quality metrics. Collaborate with Operations on new product scale up implementation and ongoing production efficiency improvements. Work cross-functionally with Sales, Planning, and Operations to reduce inventory and disposition costs. Provide training and work direction for process technicians. Perform duties that may include lifting, handling, or operating production equipment. Produce product specifications, including Manufactured and Shipping/Receiving specifications, for all products and non-prepackaged materials to meet customer needs. Provide on-site technical support for Operations and Manufacturing staff, requiring periodic travel and extended hours. Conduct general product maintenance as required. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in a technical field (Engineering, Chemistry, Biology) required. 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong understanding of chemicals and manufacturing processes. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; active listening, problem solving, and relationship skills. Familiarity with production/laboratory instrumentation; troubleshooting, training, startup, validation, maintenance (including HPLC, ICP-OES, pH, conductivity, spectrophotometers, auto-titration systems). Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio; ability to quickly learn new software as required. Knowledge of experimental design and statistics preferred. Ability to work independently. Travel
Up to 20% travel expected. Physical Requirements
During duties, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Compensation and Benefits
Expected Compensation: $70,000-85,000/year + 5% Bonus Eligibility. Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more, plus 401(k) match, ESPP, paid time off, and paid holidays. For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/ Equal Opportunity and Compliance
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace. Hawkins, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.
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