Senior research chemist job description
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Senior research chemist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in senior research chemist job postings.
Sample senior research chemist requirements
- PhD in Chemistry or related discipline
- 5+ years research experience in a chemistry laboratory
- Thorough knowledge of laboratory safety procedures
- Proficiency in relevant software (e.g. SciFinder)
- Strong record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
Sample required senior research chemist soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Senior research chemist job description example 1
Centene senior research chemist job description
You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
A Senior Customer Experience Researcher is responsible for conducting generative research throughout the design process. To be successful in this role, the researcher must serve as an advocate for our users, utilizing data-driven insights to inform strategy and design decisions. Additionally, a Senior Customer Experience Researcher will be looked at to: Mentor and coach other members of the Customer Experience team. Contribute to research strategy and team best practices.
Lead and execute qualitative and quantitative research through all phases of design to ensure user needs are translated into the final product.
Utilize personas, user flows, and journey maps to help product teams and business owners better understand our users' current experience.
Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and research sessions.
Partner with UX designers and stakeholders to apply research insights throughout development.
Mentor/coach other Customer Experience Research team members
Lead and socialize research repository, document process, and best practices.
Perform competitive analysis on existing internal applications and software created by 3rd parties.
Ability to create executive style communication deliverables verbally, visually, and in written form preferred
Education/Experience:
+ Bachelor's degree in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, or equivalent experience required.
+ 5 year of UX research experience required.
+ Proficient with qualitative and quantitative UX research methodologies (including mixed methods, statistical analysis).
+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both verbal and written).
+ Ability to facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, moderate research studies.
+ Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects independently.
+ Experience with user testing platforms.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**TITLE:** Sr Customer Experience Researcher
**LOCATION:** Various, Illinois
**REQNUMBER:** 1366850
A Senior Customer Experience Researcher is responsible for conducting generative research throughout the design process. To be successful in this role, the researcher must serve as an advocate for our users, utilizing data-driven insights to inform strategy and design decisions. Additionally, a Senior Customer Experience Researcher will be looked at to: Mentor and coach other members of the Customer Experience team. Contribute to research strategy and team best practices.
Lead and execute qualitative and quantitative research through all phases of design to ensure user needs are translated into the final product.
Utilize personas, user flows, and journey maps to help product teams and business owners better understand our users' current experience.
Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and research sessions.
Partner with UX designers and stakeholders to apply research insights throughout development.
Mentor/coach other Customer Experience Research team members
Lead and socialize research repository, document process, and best practices.
Perform competitive analysis on existing internal applications and software created by 3rd parties.
Ability to create executive style communication deliverables verbally, visually, and in written form preferred
Education/Experience:
+ Bachelor's degree in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, or equivalent experience required.
+ 5 year of UX research experience required.
+ Proficient with qualitative and quantitative UX research methodologies (including mixed methods, statistical analysis).
+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both verbal and written).
+ Ability to facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, moderate research studies.
+ Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects independently.
+ Experience with user testing platforms.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**TITLE:** Sr Customer Experience Researcher
**LOCATION:** Various, Illinois
**REQNUMBER:** 1366850
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Senior research chemist job description example 2
SHINE Systems senior research chemist job description
The qualified, senior level, Research Chemist (RC) supports TEDAC explosives scientists and forensic examiners in research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E) of explosives and their material properties, in particular the explosive properties that affect the bulk and /or trace explosive detection of such materials. The daily duties of the RC are to support the EU and other TEDAC units that work with the EU by performing operations and logistics duties as directed by the EU Senior Scientist and PM of the joint FBI/DHS/TSA program titled "Physical, Chemical, and Detection Characteristics of Improvised Explosives". Mastery in the areas of chemistry, physics, engineering, materials science, or mathematics, sufficient to enable the RC to direct complex studies that are focused on RDT&E problems pertinent to explosives characterization and detection is required.
Contractor personnel shall provide, but not be limited to, the following services:
a. Serves as the co-PM of the joint FBI/DHS/TSA research program titled "Physical, Chemical, and Detection Characteristics of Improvised Explosives."
b. Reviews/authors interagency agreements (IAAs) and statements of work (SOWs), produces rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates for independent Government cost estimates (IGCEs), reviews/authors monthly status reports (MSRs) and technical reports, and provides technical direction and oversight of explosives characterization RDT&E, including material properties testing (e.g., density, particle size, optical properties), physical and thermal hazards testing (e.g., impact, friction, electrostatic discharge, vacuum thermal stability, calorimetry, time-to-explosion, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis), effects testing (e.g., detonation velocity, diameter effects, detonation calorimetry, air blast), and bulk/trace detection testing of interest to DHS and TSA (e.g., advanced technology x-ray, explosives trace detection, explosives detection systems, bottle liquid scanners, advanced imaging technology, computed tomography).
c. Identifies the areas of need or inadequacy in current explosives characterization RDT&E protocols and proposes research study paths considered most effective.
d. Provides program planning and directs comprehensive testing of new methods and technologies in explosives characterization RDT&E to ensure their reliability and analytical limits under operational conditions.
e. Recommends modifications or adaptations of current methods in explosives characterization RDT&E or recommends the development of entirely new methodologies and technologies.
f. Serves as the only member of the EU that has experience in bulk and trace detection technologies of interest to DHS and TSA.
g. Researches, develops, and author whitepapers, information papers, and policy documents, as required.
h. Supports activities, functions, or duties, as defined in future TOs.
Position Requirements:
Education: B.S. degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, or Mathematics.
Experience: experience in the following areas:
1. Bulk and trace explosives detection technologies of interest to DHS and TSA, such as but not limited to, advanced technology x-ray, explosives trace detection, explosives detection systems, bottle liquid scanners, advanced imaging technology, and computed tomography.
2. Explosives characterization RDT&E, such as but not limited to, material properties, physical and thermal hazards, and effects testing.
3. Authoring detailed, technical tasks for inclusion in SOWs and IAAs relating to explosives characterization and bulk/trace explosives detection RDT&E.
Skills: Program management of technical projects, in the areas of explosives characterization and bulk/trace explosives detection RDT&E.
Certifications: N / A.
Contractor personnel shall provide, but not be limited to, the following services:
a. Serves as the co-PM of the joint FBI/DHS/TSA research program titled "Physical, Chemical, and Detection Characteristics of Improvised Explosives."
b. Reviews/authors interagency agreements (IAAs) and statements of work (SOWs), produces rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates for independent Government cost estimates (IGCEs), reviews/authors monthly status reports (MSRs) and technical reports, and provides technical direction and oversight of explosives characterization RDT&E, including material properties testing (e.g., density, particle size, optical properties), physical and thermal hazards testing (e.g., impact, friction, electrostatic discharge, vacuum thermal stability, calorimetry, time-to-explosion, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis), effects testing (e.g., detonation velocity, diameter effects, detonation calorimetry, air blast), and bulk/trace detection testing of interest to DHS and TSA (e.g., advanced technology x-ray, explosives trace detection, explosives detection systems, bottle liquid scanners, advanced imaging technology, computed tomography).
c. Identifies the areas of need or inadequacy in current explosives characterization RDT&E protocols and proposes research study paths considered most effective.
d. Provides program planning and directs comprehensive testing of new methods and technologies in explosives characterization RDT&E to ensure their reliability and analytical limits under operational conditions.
e. Recommends modifications or adaptations of current methods in explosives characterization RDT&E or recommends the development of entirely new methodologies and technologies.
f. Serves as the only member of the EU that has experience in bulk and trace detection technologies of interest to DHS and TSA.
g. Researches, develops, and author whitepapers, information papers, and policy documents, as required.
h. Supports activities, functions, or duties, as defined in future TOs.
Position Requirements:
Education: B.S. degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, or Mathematics.
Experience: experience in the following areas:
1. Bulk and trace explosives detection technologies of interest to DHS and TSA, such as but not limited to, advanced technology x-ray, explosives trace detection, explosives detection systems, bottle liquid scanners, advanced imaging technology, and computed tomography.
2. Explosives characterization RDT&E, such as but not limited to, material properties, physical and thermal hazards, and effects testing.
3. Authoring detailed, technical tasks for inclusion in SOWs and IAAs relating to explosives characterization and bulk/trace explosives detection RDT&E.
Skills: Program management of technical projects, in the areas of explosives characterization and bulk/trace explosives detection RDT&E.
Certifications: N / A.
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Senior research chemist job description example 3
Brown-Forman senior research chemist job description
Meaningful Work From Day One
Executes complex day-to-day work assignments to deliver both results and direction on testing and analysis. Works with business partners across Brown-Forman to coordinate and implement experimentation and analytical research projects. Selects the right course of action when faced with unique and complex situations using advanced Chemistry skills and knowledge. Makes recommendations based on results, advanced knowledge of cross functional business units and business context. Trains and coaches' others with less experience.
What You Can Expect
Works with business partners to determine appropriate testing to answer questions / solve problems.
Analyzes and interprets data.
Report's findings and business conclusions and makes recommendations to customers.
Independently determines appropriate testing methods and procedures and investigates new technologies.
Maintains and troubleshoots analytical equipment (for both the Research lab and the plant labs).
Takes requests from internal customers; works with customers to understand projects' objectives and advises on testing methods and protocols; implements testing independently. Analyzes data and issues reports to customers; advises on next testing steps; integrates results with past data and builds project knowledge.
Works with other departments to develop processes and procedures for continuous improvement.
Independently leads and coordinates the implementation of assigned projects internal to own function.
Designs and implements pre-determined research projects; with supervision
Ensures implementation of testing generates accurate results following established procedures such as routine calibration, training, etc.
Researches and applies published testing & methods in order to meet business needs, with supervision.
Collaborates with external labs as needed.
Designs and implements a variety of non-routine tests that respond to specific product needs.
Oversees lab activities.
Supervises technicians.
We Are Looking For People Who
+ Have a Masters degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry and 3+ years' analytical testing related experience OR Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry and 5+ years' analytical testing related experience
+ Experience with GC and HPLC techniques
+ Analytical instrument troubleshooting
+ Experience in method development
+ Strong database experience
+ Good knowledge of statistics
+ Strong documentation and reporting skills
+ Good Business perspective negotiating and influencing building partnerships
What You Can Add To The team
Education: Doctorate Degree (Ph.D. or Equivalent); Analytical Chemistry
Experience: Alcohol Industry Experience
Excellent Communication skills
Good Business perspective negotiating and influencing building partnerships
Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
Business Area: Global Production
City:
Louisville
State: Kentucky
Country: USA
Executes complex day-to-day work assignments to deliver both results and direction on testing and analysis. Works with business partners across Brown-Forman to coordinate and implement experimentation and analytical research projects. Selects the right course of action when faced with unique and complex situations using advanced Chemistry skills and knowledge. Makes recommendations based on results, advanced knowledge of cross functional business units and business context. Trains and coaches' others with less experience.
What You Can Expect
Works with business partners to determine appropriate testing to answer questions / solve problems.
Analyzes and interprets data.
Report's findings and business conclusions and makes recommendations to customers.
Independently determines appropriate testing methods and procedures and investigates new technologies.
Maintains and troubleshoots analytical equipment (for both the Research lab and the plant labs).
Takes requests from internal customers; works with customers to understand projects' objectives and advises on testing methods and protocols; implements testing independently. Analyzes data and issues reports to customers; advises on next testing steps; integrates results with past data and builds project knowledge.
Works with other departments to develop processes and procedures for continuous improvement.
Independently leads and coordinates the implementation of assigned projects internal to own function.
Designs and implements pre-determined research projects; with supervision
Ensures implementation of testing generates accurate results following established procedures such as routine calibration, training, etc.
Researches and applies published testing & methods in order to meet business needs, with supervision.
Collaborates with external labs as needed.
Designs and implements a variety of non-routine tests that respond to specific product needs.
Oversees lab activities.
Supervises technicians.
We Are Looking For People Who
+ Have a Masters degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry and 3+ years' analytical testing related experience OR Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry and 5+ years' analytical testing related experience
+ Experience with GC and HPLC techniques
+ Analytical instrument troubleshooting
+ Experience in method development
+ Strong database experience
+ Good knowledge of statistics
+ Strong documentation and reporting skills
+ Good Business perspective negotiating and influencing building partnerships
What You Can Add To The team
Education: Doctorate Degree (Ph.D. or Equivalent); Analytical Chemistry
Experience: Alcohol Industry Experience
Excellent Communication skills
Good Business perspective negotiating and influencing building partnerships
Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
Business Area: Global Production
City:
Louisville
State: Kentucky
Country: USA
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024