Research and Development Chemist

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION Chemist executes research and product development activities leading to new products (NPD) as well as technologies (TD) with supervision from R&D Director / Sr. Manager /Manager, R&D in accordance to project time frame, budget allocations, and ensure compliance to QMS and design and development control procedures. He/she shall manage the research laboratories and work closely with laboratory technicians on the daily operations. RESPONSIBILITIES & SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Chemist plans, manages and conducts laboratory and manufacturing plant experiments for the development of new products and technology development projects with some guidance from supervisor; designs (in terms of formulations, process parameters, etc), plans, coordinates or delegates as necessary, conducts factory trials and process validation trials in Ansell plants and 3rd party sites as appropriate, which includes travel to these sites; prepares and/or supervises preparation of experimental and plant trial protocols and reports to ensure completion in a timely manner. 2. Engages in hands-on experiments, remaining close to the laboratory work of co-workers and to provide support where appropriate; supervises, coaches and provides training as necessary to laboratory technicians and new chemists / trainees in their daily operations. 3. Compiles and records all information and test/trial results and maintain laboratory notebooks; analyses results, prepare reports and/or review reports and data analysis of team members and arrive at conclusions and make recommendations for next steps; recognizes potential problems and recommend directions and preventive solutions. 4. Plays major roles in project teams with minimum supervision from Manager/Associate Director R&D. Ensuring the project path closely follow the Stage-Gate and QMS discipline. Provide support and guidance to Manufacturing, R&D Satellite teams, Marketing and other related functions where appropriate at the consent of Associate Director / Manager R&D. 5. Acquires knowledge and keeps up to date with the developments in the field of glove technology for job performance and personal improvement; identifies, proposes and evaluates innovative ideas/materials/chemicals/ processes for new product and process development; writes or publishes reports and findings and present as appropriate to internal as well as to external parties (outside of R&D) as appropriate; drafts / publishes technical papers / presentations / invention disclosures / patent filings with supervision from superior. 6. Collaborates and liaise with raw material and equipment supplier to support research projects and laboratory management; procure laboratory chemicals and supplies from suppliers as per company QMS requirements. 7. Follows Safety, Health and Environmental aspects and plays supervisory role in ensuring compliance in the workgroup and R&D; correctly implements the Quality Systems including DDC adopted by R&D and Ansell and ensures compliance within workgroup; plays active role in QMS and regulatory requirements related to work area as well as identify best practices for R&D. 8. Maintains a high level of housekeeping in the laboratory at all times and procure laboratory chemicals and supplies as required; protects confidentiality of information related to work within the company such that no unauthorized person can gain access.