Sr. Research Scientist

at  Kerr

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This individual must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, where priorities may change rapidly. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Doctoral degree in chemistry, polymer, or related fields is required. Minimum 3 years of industrial laboratory.

  OR

• Master’s degree in chemistry, polymer, or related fields required. Minimum 5 years within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, at least 2 years in the dental industry.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skilled in conducting standard chemical or physical testing required.
• Experience in applying good laboratory practices required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English required.
• Good interpersonal and collaborative skills are required.
• Good organizational and time management skills is required.
• Ability to prioritize is required.

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Works in a chemical laboratory and/or manufacturing environment with the required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Works in the presence of human and animal teeth.
• Frequently uses hands and fingers.
• Occasionally reaches up/down with arms.
• Occasionally bends and stoops.
• Occasionally walks and stands.
• Occasionally sits.
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 15 lbs.

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Works in a chemical laboratory and/or manufacturing environment with the required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Works in the presence of human and animal teeth.
• Frequently uses hands and fingers.
• Occasionally reaches up/down with arms.
• Occasionally bends and stoops.
• Occasionally walks and stands.
• Occasionally sits.
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 15 lbs