Product Chemist

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory-scale chemical synthesis of new materials and intermediates as part of product development efforts.
• Develop and adjust formulations to meet defined physical, chemical, or application requirements.
• Carry out application testing using established protocols to assess product suitability for use in relevant systems.
• Perform analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using standard laboratory techniques (e.g., pH, viscosity, titration, NMR, FTIR, Chromatography).
• Record, analyze, and report experimental data in a clear, structured, and timely manner.
• Participate in discussions on project direction by contributing data and observations from laboratory work.
• Support downstream development activities by providing experimental data and preparing lab-scale material when needed.
• Assist in addressing technical service questions by providing relevant lab input under guidance from more senior team members.

Compliance:

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation:

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem-solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• 1-5 years of hands-on laboratory experience, preferably in an R&D or product development environment.
• Experience with chemical synthesis, formulation, and/or analytical testing of specialty materials.
• Familiarity with application testing procedures is a plus.
• Exposure to structured innovation or development processes (e.g., Stage-Gate) is beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to perform defined laboratory work accurately and independently after training.
• Clear documentation and communication of experimental work, both written and verbal.
• Capable of contributing to cross-functional teams collaboratively and professionally.
• Strong focus on laboratory safety and compliance.
• Organized, self-directed, and open to feedback and development.
• Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
  
  • credible:keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
  • outcome-oriented:adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
  • driven:passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
  • empowered accountability:empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standards