Altana Pharma Deutschland S.L. (Nycomed Germany Holding GmbH)
Chemist
Altana Pharma Deutschland S.L. (Nycomed Germany Holding GmbH), Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Responsibilities
ELANTAS North America, Inc. is hiring a dedicated and detail-oriented Research Chemist to join our dynamic team. The role is based on-site in St. Louis, MO and travel to other US facilities will be required.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting scientific research and experiments to develop new products and improve existing ones. This role requires a strong background in analytical chemistry and proficiency in various laboratory techniques. The Research Chemist will play a crucial role in ensuring quality control and compliance with industry standards.
Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Research and conduct tests and experiments for new product development, technological transfer, plant support and assist process engineers in “scale up” processes.
Perform polymer synthesis and other chemical and physical laboratory tests to develop and refine formulations to meet customers’ requirements.
Support global projects related to the transfer of technology between sites.
Provide support to the operations department through the following:
Troubleshoot issues with production batches.>
Support materials that are part of toll manufacturing.
Improvements to formulations and SOPs to increase production efficiency.
Document, analyze test data and report results.
Provide technical support to customers in coordination with commercial representatives.
Propose changes to products and/or services that result in cost reductions and increased sales.
Visit customers to gather information, diagnose product problems, and provide technical solutions.
Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner for information and complaints.
Represent Company at Trade shows.
Organize and implement testing of products for known or suspected problems.
Participate in scale up and Design Review sessions as necessary.
Meet with suppliers and maintain an intellectual interest in new materials relevant to value drivers in our markets.
Communicates questions/problems to other internal groups, as appropriate.
Develop personal skills and product knowledge to more effectively carry out assigned responsibilities.
Monitor quality issues from input by sales/service, customers, and other external or internal sources.
Provide technical support needed to assist the Commercial Group including customer visits when required. This includes providing samples, reports, and current information as necessary. Requires advanced technical knowledge of the products.
Regularly report and review with management the status of the tasks and projects within areas of responsibility.
Assist in the preparation of reports detailing technical problems to initiate necessary corrective product modifications and/or recommended manufacturing process changes.
Assist in maintaining ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification as required.
Assist the organization to create a safe and healthy working environment by working safely, using equipment provided and following instructions given for health and safety purposes and immediately reporting any unsafe working practices or hazardous working conditions.
Metrics / Deliverables
Business growth with new and current product offerings with existing and new customers.
Participation in industry-related forums to promote ELANTAS technology.
Customer visits to support commercial objectives and growth.
Measure of successful project completion vs requests received.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials or Polymer Science)
At least 1 year of general and analytical chemistry lab experience.
Must be able to drive a car and fly on a plane, including overnight travel.
Requires tolerance of standing posture up to (4 hr.) continuously, for a total of up to (7 hr.) per (8 hr.).
Must be able to see, speak and read in English.
Must tolerate working environment with inside ambient and outdoor temperatures.
Requires (Near/Far/Depth/Color) vision to utilize equipment and material.
Must walk to various areas of the plant. Requires walking up to (2 mi.), in (8 hr.).
5 days a week on-site.
Approximately 5%-15% travel required.
Must be able to work with company policies, guidelines, procedures, systems, processes and tools.
Contact Person Stephanie Nash HR Team Phone:
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting scientific research and experiments to develop new products and improve existing ones. This role requires a strong background in analytical chemistry and proficiency in various laboratory techniques. The Research Chemist will play a crucial role in ensuring quality control and compliance with industry standards.
Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Research and conduct tests and experiments for new product development, technological transfer, plant support and assist process engineers in “scale up” processes.
Perform polymer synthesis and other chemical and physical laboratory tests to develop and refine formulations to meet customers’ requirements.
Support global projects related to the transfer of technology between sites.
Provide support to the operations department through the following:
Troubleshoot issues with production batches.>
Support materials that are part of toll manufacturing.
Improvements to formulations and SOPs to increase production efficiency.
Document, analyze test data and report results.
Provide technical support to customers in coordination with commercial representatives.
Propose changes to products and/or services that result in cost reductions and increased sales.
Visit customers to gather information, diagnose product problems, and provide technical solutions.
Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner for information and complaints.
Represent Company at Trade shows.
Organize and implement testing of products for known or suspected problems.
Participate in scale up and Design Review sessions as necessary.
Meet with suppliers and maintain an intellectual interest in new materials relevant to value drivers in our markets.
Communicates questions/problems to other internal groups, as appropriate.
Develop personal skills and product knowledge to more effectively carry out assigned responsibilities.
Monitor quality issues from input by sales/service, customers, and other external or internal sources.
Provide technical support needed to assist the Commercial Group including customer visits when required. This includes providing samples, reports, and current information as necessary. Requires advanced technical knowledge of the products.
Regularly report and review with management the status of the tasks and projects within areas of responsibility.
Assist in the preparation of reports detailing technical problems to initiate necessary corrective product modifications and/or recommended manufacturing process changes.
Assist in maintaining ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification as required.
Assist the organization to create a safe and healthy working environment by working safely, using equipment provided and following instructions given for health and safety purposes and immediately reporting any unsafe working practices or hazardous working conditions.
Metrics / Deliverables
Business growth with new and current product offerings with existing and new customers.
Participation in industry-related forums to promote ELANTAS technology.
Customer visits to support commercial objectives and growth.
Measure of successful project completion vs requests received.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials or Polymer Science)
At least 1 year of general and analytical chemistry lab experience.
Must be able to drive a car and fly on a plane, including overnight travel.
Requires tolerance of standing posture up to (4 hr.) continuously, for a total of up to (7 hr.) per (8 hr.).
Must be able to see, speak and read in English.
Must tolerate working environment with inside ambient and outdoor temperatures.
Requires (Near/Far/Depth/Color) vision to utilize equipment and material.
Must walk to various areas of the plant. Requires walking up to (2 mi.), in (8 hr.).
5 days a week on-site.
Approximately 5%-15% travel required.
Must be able to work with company policies, guidelines, procedures, systems, processes and tools.
Contact Person Stephanie Nash HR Team Phone:
#J-18808-Ljbffr