R&D Scientist

Please submit applications to https://berkshire.com/careers/

Berkshire is the global contamination control leader for clean room and controlled environment consumable products. We provide customers with technically advanced materials aimed at application performance. We focus on total solutions that consistently minimize the risk of product and process contamination. With our customer relationships we continuously focus on complete engineered clean solutions. For 55 years Berkshire has understood and delivered world class manufacturing, reliable supply chain, highest standards for quality, technically advanced products assuring mutual success each step of the way.

The ideal candidate will be strategic minded, be a team player that can also work independently with a positive attitude, be proactive, manage complex tasks and problem solve, and possess a high attention to detail. The R&D Scientist must have the ability to collaborate with peers and management and demonstrate exceptional judgement and a high degree of professional maturity while modeling loyalty, integrity, and honesty. 

Qualifications of Candidate

·      BS or MS in chemistry or chemical engineering or other related fields.

·      Experience with analytical chemistry tests and instrumentation: titrations, UV-vis, IR, GC-MS, HPLC, etc. 

·      Experience with standardized engineering tools and processes such as PFDs, P&ID, statistical analysis, etc. 

·      Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, USP, EPA and related international regulations (e.g., BPR, REACH) and standards applicable to the manufacturing.

·      Textile industry experience – nonwovens, knits, fibers is preferred.

·      Demonstrate investigational and problem-solving skills.

·      Wet wipes manufacturing experience is preferred.

·      Cleanroom / Critical environment experience is preferred.

·      Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Job Description

·      Designs and performs experiments to develop, test, and optimize contamination control products, including chemical formulation, delivery systems, and packaging, with desired attributes and benefits.

·      Works closely with Operations to design, implement, standardize, and continuously improve scale-up of contamination control products, including wipes, solutions, and their combinations that meet Berkshire’s quality requirements and customer needs.

·      Designs, develops, and standardizes test methods to substantiate product claims, respond to customer inquiries, and meet quality control/assurance needs of the organization.

·      Maintains and organizes detailed records of research and development activities including prototypes, data, reports and changes to design requirements.

·      Works with suppliers and vendors to manage raw material qualification and external testing needs.

·      Collects technical information of competitive products; devises and performs tests to compare competitive products with Berkshire products and manages and updates the comparative information database.

·      Works with the R&D team to identify new product ideas and help build the company’s product pipelines and business strategies.

Job Expectations

·      The employee is expected to dedicate the time necessary to accomplish the given job requirements.

·      On average, employment will require 40 hours per week at Berkshire facilities or off site on Berkshire business.

·      50% of the employee’s time is expected to be dedicated to experimentation and implementation in labs or manufacturing facility.

·      10 – 15% domestic and/or international travel to visit customers and suppliers is expected depending on specific project requirements.

Physical Requirements

·      Hands to finger, feel, and handle product; operate computer.

·      Frequent standing, sitting, and/or walking.

·      Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

·      Close, peripheral and depth perception vision.

·      Moderate noise level in production environment.

·      Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts.

·      Occasional work in a non-controlled temperature warehouse environment.

Benefits

·      Medical

·      Dental

·      Life Insurance

·      Voluntary Life Insurance

·      Short- and Long-Term Disability

·      Flexible Spending with Company Match

·      401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

·      Paid Holidays

·      Paid Vacation

·      Personal/Sick

·      Tuition Reimbursement

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Please submit applications to https://berkshire.com/careers/