Salary: N/A / Yearly	Location: Greensboro, NC
Type: Full-Time	Zip Code: 27407

Role purpose:
?To develop, evaluate and scale-up chemical processes for new and existing products, as agreed with the +1 manager, in order to establish or improve manufacturing capability, and where appropriate to provide first line technical support to manufacturing plants in order to improve their operation and Supply Chain contribution.
Accountabilities
?Plan and carry out chemical process development work on new and existing processes in the laboratory to meet development targets on quality, cost, operability, productivity and HSE impact as agreed with the Senior Chemist or Group Leader.
?Advise manufacturing personnel, as delegated by Senior Process Chemist or Group Leader, and carry out laboratory work to assist in the resolution of manufacturing process problems in order to permit restoration of satisfactory process operation and continued improvement of production performance.
?Prepare experimental programs in consultation with plant personnel and HSE experts, and take part in appropriate on-plant supervision, to permit safe and effective trials of process modifications on scale-up studies on semi-technical or full scale.
?Communicate with other technical functions; analytical, process engineers, formulation, manufacturing and HSE functions to exchange information and results to assist in progressing development work.
?Determine the best method, in consultation with Senior Chemist or Group Leader, and prepare representative samples of new products or the product from process modifications.
?Record all work in standard official notebooks and prepare the appropriate technical reports and memoranda to disseminate and record the results and conclusions of laboratory and plant work.
?Train new starters in laboratory procedures, use of equipment and safety and hygiene standards and where appropriate manage / monitor their performance to ensure maximum contribution.

Critical success factors & key challenges:
?Team working in multi-functional groups within T&P and the larger organization.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

Critical knowledge:
?BS Chemistry and 2-5 years? experience.
?Awareness of systems for process change and the potential implications on product quality - formulation, regulatory, etc.
?HS&E: Knowledge of systems and understanding of key hazards / environmental concerns associated with relevant processes.
?Safety and QA procedures: knowledge of application of relevant procedures.

Critical experience:
?Comprehensive experience and knowledge of lab techniques

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:
?Laboratory/analytical: Excellent practical skills in experimental and analytical techniques
?Literature searching and the use of library and information systems
?Problem solving: Ability to define and analyse problems and propose solutions as well as recognising deviation from what is expected and taking proactive action to understand and address
?Planning and organisation: ability to plan own (and reports) work > 2 weeks
?Communication: Ability to convey information verbally, in writing, or by presentations

Additional information:
?All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

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