About this role
Position summary
This position is responsible for developing, planning, and executing research and product development projects in coordination with team members and managers. The incumbent will be responsible for designing and executing experiments and analyzing data to further product development and research goals. This position may supervise the work of others directly and/or across interdisciplinary teams.
Duties and responsibilities
Independently develops, designs, and executes experiments to support research, feasibility, and product development and qualification efforts. Anticipates full scope of experimental goals and organizes steps to meet those goals. Leads experiments with input from manager. Prepares experimental procedures, maintains laboratory notebooks and prepares procedures, batch/test records to support product development and research efforts. Analyzes data using appropriate software, including statistical analyses, and prepares tables/graphs to highlight findings. Presents findings/analyses and any associated issues/solutions to peer groups and managers; makes recommendations for project advancement based on experimental data, analyses and research. Troubleshoots and optimizes experiments; communicates issues and solutions to managers. Performs literature and market research on new research or product areas. Procures reagents and equipment needed to perform experiments. Establishes and monitors direct report performance and development goals, assigns accountabilities, sets objectives, establishes priorities, and provides continuous feedback and recognition on performance. Prepares and/or supports preparation of invention disclosures, patent applications, grant proposals, posters and papers. Keeps up with current technological developments in area of expertise, expands knowledge through independent learning. Communicates experimental findings to peers, management and/or customers. Keeps organized, detailed and clear project records. Takes on extra roles as needed to support the R&D organization, such as training or lab management activities. Understands, follows and enforces laboratory safety precautions to ensure compliance with company safety policies. Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.
Experience and qualifications
Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Engineering or related field preferred. Additional postdoctoral or industrial experience preferred. Master’s degree may be considered with at least 6 years of independent and productive research or development experience in