SUMMARY: Plans and directs activities of chemical laboratory by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may apply.
- Plans, coordinates, and directs programs for research, product development, and improvement of manufacturing processes.
- Coordinates research and analysis activities according to regulations, manufacturing processes, etc and approves lab modifications.
- Reviews research, testing, quality control, and other operational reports to ensure that quality standards, efficiency, and schedules are met.
- Prepares reports and technical papers and interprets results of laboratory activities to laboratory personnel.
- Advises management, technical personnel, and representatives of other organizations of activities.
- Bring new technology to Betco.
- Develop new test methods when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS: Other duties may apply.
- Teach wet chemistry testing including but not limited to titrations, pH determinations, foam testing, solids determinations and refractometer readings.
- Teach the use of specialized equipment necessary to perform testing including but not limited to Viscometer, FTIR, HPLC, Flash Point tester and centrifuge.
- Be able to train others specialized techniques in order to perform testing including but not limited to floor finish application, glass cleaner evaluation, and sample preparation.
- Be able to take samples from manufacturing tanks, raw material containers and storage tanks.
- Must keep good records and communicate well orally and in writing.
- Must be computer literate.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum 4 year science degree. Prefer 3-5 years lab experience.