Associate Scientist

Job Description

TECHEAD is celebrating over thirty-five years of incredible heritage, talent, and accomplishments! To learn more about TECHEAD, visit us at TECHEAD.com or on Glassdoor.

Associate Scientist

• Contract: 12 Months
• 100% Onsite in Richmond, VA

Top Skills:

• 1+ Years of experience required
• Ability to follow SOPs and willing to work on routine assignments.
• Willingness and ability to learn new techniques and develop new skills.
• Ability to develop new methods and test new matrices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare liquid, solid, and other required formulations, and prototypes according to instructions.
• Prepare analytical samples and operate analytical instruments according to SOPs and instructions with minimal supervision.
• Independently conduct material characterization and prototype testing, according to SOPs and instructions.
• Handle pure nicotine according to SOP; prepare nicotine solution according to instructions.
• Working on different material processing, following instructions as per SOP.
• Assist Principal Scientists with prototyping and 3D printing.
• Assist in the installation and routine maintenance of instruments, apparatus, and equipment.
• Upon request, independently conduct literature survey, create design of experiments, execute according to the plan, and summarize results.
• Adhere to safety procedures and protocols to conduct chemistry, ingredient handling, material processing, and testing experiments.

Requirements :

• Ability to follow SOPs and willing to work on routine assignments.
• Ability to write procedures.
• Willingness and ability to learn new techniques and develop new skills.
• Ability to develop new methods and test new matrices.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.

Education:

• Degree (BS minimum) in chemistry, materials science, polymer engineering, chemical engineering, or related scientific and engineering discipline.

TECHEAD's mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , or expression, , , , genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

No second parties will be accepted.