Job Description

At SI Group, we aspire for all employees to live and work to their full potential. We foster a unique environment where each employee is empowered to create value for our business with a commitment to safety and compliance. We promote personal and professional success that aligns with productivity and extraordinary results. Become a Catalyst for Change and help ignite impossible.

The Role:

Performs simple to complex laboratory operations for the development of new products, procedures and test methods plus troubleshooting existing ones within their functional area. Ability to suggest alternative or supporting approaches within the scope of the laboratory operations conducted within the functional area. Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills in organic chemistry and polymer science. Regarded as a key solution provider to internal and external customers.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Key Job Responsibility 1: R&D – Lab process work

• Performs simple to complex experiments under minimal supervision.

• Independently conducts simple and routine analytical qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical testing.

• Operate analytical instrumentation such as GC, HPLC, GPC, ball and ring, etc.

• Must be able to work and contribute in a team environment.

• Issues reports in verbal and written formats in a timely fashion and at specified intervals.

• Handles multiple assignments and coordinates with others.

• Assists in the maintenance, calibration, and repair of laboratory equipment.

• Develops proficiency in communication skills within functional unit.

• Able to independently operate the primary equipment within their functional area including basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills.

• Knowledgeable in the operation of analytical instrumentation required for the project.

• Is knowledgeable of hazardous/non-hazardous waste generation practices.

• Is knowledgeable of intra-plant hazardous/non-hazardous waste transportation practices.

• Evaluates materials for compliance to standards and specifications.

• Maintains legible, neat and organized laboratory records.

• Familiar with SAP and laboratory procurements like chemicals, glassware and instruments

 

Key Job Responsibility 2: R&D Project Management and Service Requests

• Provide technical and hands-on support for plant operations and customers as required.

• Carry out special projects in support of manufacturing as directed by R&D Management

• Work with plant to complete assigned technical work request

• Provide support to complete local Analytical work request

• Lab items procurement

 

Key Job Responsibility 3: Maintain Compliance

• Adhere to company EH&S regulations, SI Group Responsible Care practices and ISO 9000,180001 & 450001 programs.

• IATF Audit support to Lote team

• Works with supervision to ensure data integrity and verify that their work is correct.

• Maintains established quality control documentation.

• Accomplishes all EHS training requirements in accordance with their scheduling.

• Knowledgeable of hazardous/non-hazardous waste generation practices.

• Awareness of intra-plant hazardous/non-hazardous waste transportation practices.

• Evaluates materials for compliance to standards and specifications.

Discharge duties in accordance with SI Group’s Quality policy. Within job scope, ensure the implementation of compliance programs for all federal, state and local regulations covering employee health, safety security and the environment. Adhere to SI Group’s Integrated Management System, company policies, EHSS requirements, Responsible Care practices and ISO 9000 programs.

Perform any additional duties as assigned by Manager

 

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:

· Bachler of Science degree in chemistry and 8 years of experience, or MSc degree in chemistry or polymer science and 6 years of experience.

· Phenolic resin chemistry synthesis knowledge and experience preferred.

 

What We Value:

We strive for all employees to nurture physical, mental and emotional health both personally and professionally. Our commitment to health and wellness centers around prevention, early detection and embracing a healthy lifestyle. Some offerings may vary by role or country, but may include:

· Physical Health benefits including healthcare packages and vision care subsidies.

· Financial Wellness opportunities including life assurance and enhanced employer pension contributions.

· Wellbeing benefits including additional holiday entitlement, flexible and hybrid working opportunities, access to mental health support, various optional social activities, and fruit available on site.

· Progression opportunities including access to learning and development programmed that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally.

 

Belonging at SI Group

At SI Group, we strive for all employees to perform to their fullest potential. We create an environment where diversity is embraced, voices are heard, boundaries are pushed, and value is created.

We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as a driving force toward making the impossible possible, and we’re committed to ensuring all employees embrace it.

 

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