Associate Scientist - The Fountain Group
Trumbull, CT
About the Job
Immediate opening for an Associate Scientist located in Trumbull, CT (Onsite).
Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
Who We Are:
The Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.
Browse our website below for additional information on our company.
The Fountain Group
“We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”
Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
- The Associate Scientist works closely with team of scientists and senior scientists to plan and perform laboratory assignments in the development of product formulations, measurement of physical properties, validation of performance and analysis of products. The individual draws conclusions based on data, proposes and directs next steps in the development plan and is responsible to drive development activities. The individual further functions as part of an integrated cross functional team.
- Execute experimental designs to optimize prototypes to meet desired performance metrics.
- Record detailed observations and data from experiments performed. Keep lab notebook records current and in good order as a working legal document.
- Draw preliminary conclusions and present to management.
- Contribute to the solution of assigned problems through development/modification of test procedures.
- Run standard and non-standard chemical, physical, or application tests to obtain data to evaluate composition of products.
- Check and maintains inventories of raw materials and supplies and maintain work spaces.
- Responsible for safe working conditions (handles dangerous equipment and hazardous chemicals). Is aware of hazards associated with work assigned, observes safe work practices, keeps equipment neat, clean and in safe operating condition, and maintains good housekeeping standards.
- Responsible for following all applicable Federal, State, and Local health, safety, and environmental regulations, as per corporate health, safety and environmental policies.
- Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40hrs./week
- Pay Rate: $20 – 25/Hour
- Bachelor Degree (Discipline in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or Similar is Preferred)
- Experience with Laboratory Techniques including Chemical Handling and Mixing, pH Testing, Pipette Use
- Physical Property Testing, Preferred
- Contract to Start, conversion/extension on performance
Who We Are:
The Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.
Browse our website below for additional information on our company.
The Fountain Group
“We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”
Source : The Fountain Group
