Sr. Research Chemist

• Works with Manager of R&D to develop solutions to technology gaps.
• Mentors Junior level chemists and lab technicians.
• Investigates and tests legacy and new materials.
• Identify and specify analytical instruments required to support ongoing research programs.
• Initiates, leads and participates in continuous improvement efforts for legacy and new products and processes.
• Documents and maintains records or work regarding tests performed, procedures and reports.
• Contribute to defining credible research and development ideas to explore, evaluate, pursue and support the implementation of business-growth strategies.
• Provide technical support to design engineers for scale-up and/or prototyping of potential new products.
• Organize and safely manage a laboratory workspace.
• Writes procedures and instructions for the fabrication of new or developing projects.
• Assists in evaluating proposed process changes and their impact on quality, safety and productivity prior to implementation. 
• Organizes and analyzes laboratory data, report data and data interpretation through written and oral presentations.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Takes initiative to find and solve process and product problems.
• Ability to analyze test data and apply sound judgment to reach a logical conclusion.
• Uses sound judgment to make project decisions based on data that properly weigh schedule, cost, safety and effectively. 
• Presents a professional face of the ARO Engineering group to internal and external customers.

• Proven ability to develop new chemical and physical test processes and methods.
• Proven problem solving ability using systematic problem solving processes.
• Experience with energetic or similar hazardous materials.
• Understanding of laboratory quality systems, DoD quality requirements and ISO standards.  Experience of measurement systems analysis and process variation reduction.
• Initiative to work effectively with little direction and/or few guidelines and document work effectively.
• Proven ability to work effectively as an individual or with a team and with R & D and production personnel utilizing all available resources.
• U.S citizenship or Permanent Resident Alien Status required.
• Good communication skills; both written and oral.
• Ability to write detailed procedures/reports as required.

• Customer Focus  Knows and understands the needs of internal and external customers.  Is results oriented and works hard to consistently provide exceptional service.
• Ethics and Values Adheres to an effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in accordance.  Rewards the right values and disapproves of others.
• Problem Solving Looks beyond the obvious to find effective solutions.
• Integrity and Trust Widely trusted and seen as direct and truthful.
• Functional/Technical Skills Possesses the skills to be effective in the job.  Has the skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Listening Practices active and attentive listening, able to hear others.
• Action-oriented Full of energy, willing to take action.
• Composure Cool under pressure, not knocked off balance by the unexpected, is a settling influence.
• Values Diversity Supports fair and equal treatment for all.

• BS degree in Chemistry.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing facility.

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