Scientist

Job Description Summary

A Scientist works independently on work packages in research programs and actively contributes as a subject matter expert in cross-functional groups. They independently collect, generate and review data to compile scientific information for decision-makers in the company. Moreover, they implement the latest scientific findings and methods in their teams and independently generate data packages needed for publications, patents, presentations, and other forms of communication. Provide laboratory guidance for technicians, technologists and associate scientists.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Clearly defines problems based on input from stakeholders and superiors and routinely conducts literature reviews prior to tackling new projects or technologies
• Suggests new ideas to solve problems and make innovative contributions
• Effectively applies to the scientific method or engineering design process and statistics in the solution to problems in their technical development
• Incorporating information from outside of team or department to develop relevant solutions

Leadership

• Laboratory day to day leadership of technicians and technologists
• Can lead a small technical sub-team of a larger well-defined project
• Proactively seeks support and mentoring

Communication Skills

• Communicates clearly and effectively in a timely manner and verbal and written formats to varied technical audiences (internal and external)

Business Impact/Accountability

• Understands the alignment of project goals with the work packages and defines appropriate tasks

Sphere of Influence

• Project oriented looking at some significant advancements
• Independently collect, generate and review data to compile scientific information for decision makers
• Demonstrates technical competency by developing value-creating solutions when presented with problems of defined scope and impact
• Able to act as information resource on focus topics for stakeholders and other members of technical community

Intellectual Property and Documentation

• Uses Omya IP processes for protecting value
• Internal reports and documents of quality to be used in IDF's and patents, and publication as required
• Conducts patent searches and understands trends and technical needs

People, Values, Ethics, and SHE

• Consistently demonstrates the highest SHE standards and lives by the Omya values
• Intervenes when inappropriate behavior is exhibited
• Exposed to and pursuing Omya leadership attributes
• May have role in coordinating ISO or safety activities for team or department

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural science or engineering.

Experience

Bachelor's degree with 3 years relevant experience or Master's degree

Knowledge and skills

• Demonstrated knowledge in an appropriate natural scientific discipline and a willingness to do practical laboratory work.
• Ability to work independently and display innovative thinking.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Consistently applies the scientific method or statistical design processes.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to laboratory technicians.
• Good project management skills.

Other requirements

• Good command of both oral and written local language and English is required.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Proficiency in office and technical software (e.g. Microsoft Office 365).