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The Duracell Company · 11 hours ago

R&D - Senior Researcher S&A

Bethel, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The Duracell Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance alkaline batteries. They are seeking a Senior Researcher in R&D to execute established methods for various materials and provide insights from project-level R&D work.

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Comp. & Benefits

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Responsibilities

Execute established Raw Material, In Process Materials, Finished Product, and Failure Analysis methods to enable R&D initiatives and resolve technical challenges

Recommend and contribute to the optimization/modification of existing methods and establishment of new ones to meet evolving R&D needs

Over time develop understanding of chemistries, materials and process transformations to create greater value and/or eliminate wasted effort/cost

Proficient in ability to perform high quality execution of established methods to achieve desired goals or results

Methods and measurements will include but not limited to:

Battery internal gas measurements using a manometer or pressure transducer approach

Leakage assessment visually and/or by using automated extraction method

Pre and post-test battery electrical measurements

ANSI and IEC standards for primary chemistry cells

Proficient in performing against multiple projects in parallel

Mentor and train junior employees on established methods and new ways of thinking

Proficient in analyses (statistical, if needed) of data to uncover new findings from R&D work

Use Lab Information Management system to execute daily scheduled tasks and enter method results

Monitor environmental chambers and lab temperatures

Comply with the lab’s accreditation, operation, and EH&S requirements

Provide insights from “project level” R&D work

Ability to identify and improve (streamline or increase value) methods to create greater value and/or eliminate wasted effort/cost

Qualification

ChemistryLab environment experienceBattery testing methodsData analysisLab Information Management systemAttention to detailIndependent workMentoring

Required

Degree in scientific discipline

Experience working in a lab environment and knowledge of safe lab practices

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures to maintain a safe working environment is required

Be able to lift 30 lbs

Ability to work independently with a passion towards excellence and producing consistent quality and accurate results

Preferred

Chemistry or engineering preferred

Company

The Duracell Company

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Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, lithium coins, rechargeable batteries, and other specialty cells.

Founded in 1924

Bethel Springs, Tennessee, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.duracell.com

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