The junior chemist will conduct research across multiple project areas using in-depth knowledge and proactive application of scientific principles, theory and experimental design.  The junior chemist will provide technical support in APAC Product Science & Technology R&D laboratory through hands-on experimentation and documentation of results. Additionally, this role has non-laboratory aspects as well involving preparation of documentation to support update in system.

Core Responsibilities:
•    Works closely with senior scientists to designs and develops novel formulations and delivery systems for new and existing active ingredients through hands-on experimentation. 
•    Leads the investigation of product quality concerns / issues and troubleshooting of product quality issues at plant level, conducts rework evaluations and provides recommendations to the plant.
•    Prepares formulation samples with minimum supervision using standard processing equipment such as bead mills, high shear mixers, air jet mills, blenders etc.
•    Independently evaluates formulation samples for physical / chemical properties and is proficient in the use of laboratory instruments such as laser diffraction particle size analyzers, rheometers, density meters, pH meters etc. 
•    Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments in good working order.
•    Reports, discusses and provides solutions for any issues related to the Lab equipment. 
•    Prepares formulation samples for field trials.   
•    Keeps the raw materials inventory updated, ensures samples are labeled in compliance with EH&S requirements and disposes of materials with expired shelf-life. 
•    Maintains laboratory notebook and accurately documents all experiments and results.
•    Communicates project status in a timely fashion and immediately raises any issues to the project owner.
•    Maintains a high housekeeping standard in the laboratory.
•    Supports sample shipping in the importation and exportation of experimental samples and raw materials. 
•    Understands and follows appropriate EH&S standards, policies and procedures applicable to their job. Leads by example in the area of safety behaviors by promoting safe work habits.

Required Qualifications
•    No prior experience required, but technical experience in academia or industry is a plus
•    Capable of taking action and resolving issues independently. Performs duties with minimal supervision, actively demonstrates accountability by providing recommendations and or thorough analysis of options for issues/solutions.
•    Proficient in tools used within the work process.  

Education
•    Chemistry Technical Degree mandatory.
•    B.Sc. degree is desired. 

Discipline
•    Typically: Chemistry, Biology, Physics
 

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