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Brenntag · 1 day ago

Manager Research and Development

Henderson, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Brenntag is a leading global chemical distributor, and they are seeking a Manager of Research and Development. This role involves overseeing the quality lab operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and providing technical support to production departments.

ChemicalLogisticsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Ensure the following tasks are performed by the branch quality lab

Perform Quality Control analysis on incoming bulk raw materials, in-process production as part of our process control, and out-going materials for final analysis

Record all pertinent analytical data in accordance with our Quality Management System

Generate and maintain Certificates of Analysis for blended and packaged product and for outgoing bulk loads

Perform necessary calibration checks and inspections on all instrumentation

Perform maintenance on all instrumentation as is reasonably possible in the Branch Laboratory

Instrumentation: GC, Karl Fischer titrator, Densitometer, RI, Spectrophotometer

Prepare and standardize analytical reagents and solutions for use in daily analysis

Maintain control of retention samples for storage and disposal

Operate our pre-treatment facility

Package samples for shipment to customers

Maintain manning of the lab to accommodate production activities on all shifts

Actively participate in our safety program by attending monthly plant-wide safety meetings, conducting a monthly SBWA (Safety By Walking Around), and reporting Near Misses

Provide technical support to all production departments in order to achieve target values and verify that materials meet customer specifications

Ensure adequate training of new employees and cross training of tenured employees to maximize efficiency

Assist customer service with quality-related customer inquiries and document requests, including in-person audits

Qualification

Gas ChromatographyHPLCICPInfrared SpectrometryQuality Management SystemAnalytical data recordingTraining personnelTechnical supportSafety program participation