Chemical Engineering Research Associate - San Diego, CA

Top 3-5 Requirements:

• Chemical engineering BG
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistal analysis, etc
• Proficient with complex instruments – engineering midset
• Industrial experience would be greatly appreciated
• Med device preferred
• Must be able to independently design and conduct experiments

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs.

• Performs minimally complex experiments with input from supervisor.
• Understands experimental goal and may provide input to the experimental design.
• Analyzes data from individual experiments with input from supervisor and documents work in laboratory notebook or report.
• Able to summarize a group of experiments, perform data analysis and prepare powerpoint presentations.
• With instruction from supervisor, may write study protocols and reports to support R&D studies.
• Effectively communicates with peers and supervisor. Able to present data in group meetings.
• Willing and able to work with Universal Precautions when handling different specimen types including, but not limited to blood, stool, urine, respiratory swabs, vaginal swabs, etc.

Qualifications

Education:

• B.A./B.S. Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.

Experience:

• 0 - 2 years post-baccalaureate laboratory experience in academia or industry
• M.S. without thesis.

Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:
• Demonstrate drive and commitment: shows reliability and commitment amongst manager and peers; exhibits focus and determination in tasks at hand; establishes support for objectives; drives and produces results
• Work efficiently and effectively: effectively manages time and priorities by focusing on highest priority tasks and working efficiently; effectively recovers from mistakes; completes projects on time.
• Team membership: interacts within a team environment based on shared values; knows when and how to use a team approach to solve problems; seeks the contributions of all team members; shares credit with others.
• Adapt and learn works efficiently in situations involving ambiguity, shifting priorities and rapid change; demonstrates resilience and composure in difficult circumstances; deals constructively with mistakes and setbacks and learns from them; continually learns to grow and improve skills to meet organizational goals.