Kelly · 1 day ago
Research And Development Specialist
Wilmington, DE
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$24/hr - $44/hr
2+ years expKelly is hiring a Senior Technical Associate - Research & Development for a 12-month Contract role with one of their prestigious clients. The successful candidate will assist an interdisciplinary process chemistry and engineering team in the Emerging Technologies organization, providing analytical chemistry support for organic synthesis, polymerization, and process development.
OutsourcingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Meet dynamic fast paced business demands for analytical measurements in support of R&D/pilot production of materials supplied to customers
Support analytical measurements for molecular weight characterization, determination of residual monomers and residual solvents, identify unknown components and quantitate overall purity for polymers and small molecules across multiple projects
Function as an effective and productive member of various project teams
Coordinate analytical measurements within group projects
Manage and maintain analytical laboratories, including writing SOPs, equipment maintenance and upkeep, and safety documentation
Maintain electronic lab notebooks and deliver analytical reports
Proven safety track record with commitment to ZERO incidents/injuries
Experience working with hazardous chemicals
Proven track record of meeting project goals on aggressive timelines
Qualification
Required
BS/MS Chemistry with a minimum of two years of analytical experience, industrial experience a plus
Excellent organization and communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency with some analytical techniques: HPLC, UPLC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, GPC, Karl Fisher titrator, rheometer, UV-vis spectrophotometer
Knowledge of organic chemistry and electronic materials a plus
Proven safety track record with commitment to ZERO incidents/injuries
Experience working with hazardous chemicals
Proven track record of meeting project goals on aggressive timelines
Preferred
Experience in an R&D or Pilot plant environment a plus
Company
Kelly
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