Research & Development Scientist

Job Description

The person in this position has a background in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related science field and has the ability to perform routine to non-routine technical assignments in the R&D department with moderate to little supervision.

Principal responsibilities:

· Active participation - including hands-on bench work - in the product development activities, such as making and testing formulations, identifying improvements, validations, troubleshooting, transfer activities.

· Follows work instructions, procedures and Company practices, and performs assigned tasks in a timely manner; understands the significance of the work and results.

· Keeps legible records documenting all analytical activities and results; able to organize data, analyze results and draw conclusions, and to write reports.

· Conducts instrument calibrations as required.

Requirements:

· Science degree (with previous work experience in a Chemistry/Biochemistry lab preferred but not required).

· Flexible, strong analytical, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills and/or willingness to learn and adapt.

· Ability to work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

· Good interpersonal skills and collaborative team attitude.

· Authorization to work in US indefinitely.Company Description

Serim Research Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets test strips based on Serim's dry reagent technology. Technology created and developed at our facility includes colorimetric chemistries, reagent/membrane impregnation, and test strip fabrication. In business since 1988, our fully integrated Research & Development/Manufacturing Center is located in Elkhart, Indiana in a state-of-the art, 32,630-square-foot, FDA-registered facility certified to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 (specific for medical devices). Our test devices are shipped world wide.

Full-time