Manager Research and Development at Brenntag

Your Role & ResponsibilitiesEnsure the following tasks are performed by the branch quality labPerform Quality Control analysis on incoming bulk raw materials in-process production as part of our process control and out-going materials for final analysisRecord all pertinent analytical data in accordance with our Quality Management SystemGenerate and maintain Certificates of Analysis for blended and packaged product and for outgoing bulk loadsPerform necessary calibration checks and inspections on all instrumentationPerform maintenance on all instrumentation as is reasonably possible in the Branch LaboratoryInstrumentation: GC Karl Fischer titrator Densitometer RI SpectrophotometerPrepare and standardize analytical reagents and solutions for use in daily analysisMaintain control of retention samples for storage and disposalOperate our pre-treatment facilityPackage samples for shipment to customersMaintain manning of the lab to accommodate production activities on all shiftsActively participate in our safety program by attending monthly plant-wide safety meetings conducting a monthly SBWA (Safety By Walking Around) and reporting Near Misses.Provide technical support to all production departments in order to achieve target values and verify that materials meet customer specificationsEnsure adequate training of new employees and cross training of tenured employees to maximize efficiencyAssist customer service with quality-related customer inquiries and document requests including in-person audits.Your ProfileEducation & ExperienceBachelors degree in chemistry Three to five years lab experience with ICP Gas Chromatography HPLC and Infrared Spectrometry. Must be receptive to growth and training.Must be able to be trained in all functions relating to government regulations.Must be able to use knowledge of the field to make decisions without supervision.Must be able to train personnel below them.Our OfferWe aim to create an environment where the best people want to work where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.Individual development on-the-job training and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.Paid parental leaveEducation assistance programEmployee assistance programVarious healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal state or local law including as applicable applicants actual or perceived race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression (including transgender status) gender (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical condition) genetic information military service national origin ancestry citizenship status age veteran status physical or mental disability protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal state or local law political affiliation marital status membership in an employee organization parental status expunged juvenile record or any other status protected by federal state or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g. accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race religion age sex genetic veteran status disability or any other status protected by federal state or local law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period if you are still interested in employment it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at (phone tty fax email etc.).Brenntag North America Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify a government-run web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information please go to or view the poster at TA TeamRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Children Activity,B2C,Ale,JavaScript,Data Analysis,Asic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1