Job Title: Research & Development Jr. Scientist - Filtration
Employment Status: Full Time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional weekends
Reports to: R&D Supervisor
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Pay: $55,000 to $60,000/year
Location: Onsite Waupaca WI
Position Summary: The Jr. R&D Scientist plays a crucial role in providing our customers' Gusmer's trademark Service with Knowledge®. Responsible for providing technical product support through Technical Service Requests (TSRs), lab trials, field application work, and the development of new prototypes. Additionally, the position supports new project work with an emphasis on filtration for food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and new markets.
Essential Functions:
• Conducts hands-on laboratory experiments and research under guidance from a supervisor or manager, spending most work hours in the lab.
• Supports new product and process ideas by assisting product development efforts including experiment preparation, ensuring all necessary materials and equipment are ready.
• Follows, writes, and revises standard operating procedures (SOP). Provides concise written reports for project updates and detailed final reports reviewed by the manager.
• Supports the setup, maintenance, and calibration of incoming and outgoing equipment, R&D support equipment, and test systems.
• Collaborates with the others on customer test requests, quality testing, research projects, complaint investigations, and field application work for Gusmer's market.
Other Duties
• Participates in market team idea generation meetings as assigned.
• Attends and participates in trade shows and conferences as assigned.
• Assists with hands on product training efforts as needed.
• Supports the planning and hosting of technical product workshops or webinars.
• Supports with any other technical services initiatives as required.
• Performs other Research & Development Jr. Scientist – Filtration duties as assigned.
This is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities. These items may change, or new items may be assigned with or without notice.
Experience and Education Requirements
• Bachelor of Science or technical degree in chemistry, material science, engineering, microbiology, or a related field with hands-on experience laboratory experience or related experience.
• At least one year of prior lab industry experience preferred
• Basic project management skills preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) Required
• Knowledge of experimental design.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of algebra and statistics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to self-motivate and work with direct supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and work in an organized manner.
• Ability to write scientific reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer programs.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Modified “light duty” restrictions may be arranged as needed and when available for job-related injuries or illnesses.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk on normal surfaces, stand, and sit; use hands for writing and keyboarding. The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry, and/or push up to 10 lbs. stoop, bend, and reach/stretch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include visual acuity sufficient to read a computer screen and paper documents. Acute hearing is necessary for phone and in-person communication with fellow employees and other contacts.
Working Conditions
This position typically functions in a combination of lab and office environments. There is possible travel to other sites and customer locations. There will be exposure to moderate noise levels, fumes, dust, chemicals, heat/cold, allergens, and travel environments. Conducts and oversees hands-on laboratory experiments and research, spending most work hours in the lab.
EEO Policy Statement:
Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Gusmer will also consider requests for reasonable accommodations made by applicants and employees on an individualized basis, including those based on disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, where such accommodations do not impose an undue burden on the business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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