Associate Investigator

Additionally, this role has non-laboratory aspects as well involving preparation of documentation to support update in system.

Core Responsibilities:

• Works closely with senior scientists to designs and develops novel formulations and delivery systems for new and existing active ingredients through hands-on experimentation.
• Leads the investigation of product quality concerns / issues and troubleshooting of product quality issues at plant level, conducts rework evaluations and provides recommendations to the plant.
• Prepares formulation samples with minimum supervision using standard processing equipment such as bead mills, high shear mixers, air jet mills, blenders etc.
• Independently evaluates formulation samples for physical / chemical properties and is proficient in the use of laboratory instruments such as laser diffraction particle size analyzers, rheometers, density meters, pH meters etc.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments in good working order.
• Reports, discusses and provides solutions for any issues related to the Lab equipment.
• Prepares formulation samples for field trials.
• Keeps the raw materials inventory updated, ensures samples are labeled in compliance with EH&S requirements and disposes of materials with expired shelf-life.
• Maintains laboratory notebook and accurately documents all experiments and results.
• Communicates project status in a timely fashion and immediately raises any issues to the project owner.
• Maintains a high housekeeping standard in the laboratory.
• Supports sample shipping in the importation and exportation of experimental samples and raw materials.
• Understands and follows appropriate EH&S standards, policies and procedures applicable to their job. Leads by example in the area of safety behaviors by promoting safe work habits.

• No prior experience required, but technical experience in academia or industry is a plus
• Capable of taking action and resolving issues independently. Performs duties with minimal supervision, actively demonstrates accountability by providing recommendations and or thorough analysis of options for issues/solutions.
• Proficient in tools used within the work process.

• Chemistry Technical Degree mandatory.
• B.Sc. degree is desired.

• Typically: Chemistry, Biology, Physics