Job BriefResponsible for managing the IS analytical laboratory, designing and conducting safe analysis and scientific experiments, new product development, process and product improvements, product technology support and testing activities relating to IS Products.
What You'll Do:As a Senior Manager of the Initiation Systems (IS) Lab, you will be responsible for managing the IS analytical laboratory, designing and conducting safe analysis and scientific experiments, new product development, process and product improvements, product technology support and testing activities relating to cast boosters, NONEL shock tube systems electric, electronic and other Initiation system products. Other duties include:
- Manage the IS analytical laboratory, planning and distributing work, designing and conducting safe analysis and scientific experiments.
- Monitor progress of lab activities, assure timely response to all projects and requests
- Develop and support Detonators, Boosters and their formulations and manufacturing methods.
- Develop new initiation systems products and support manufacturing operations.
- Plan execute and report on experimental activities.
- Support customer complaint resolution activities as required.
- Conceptualize and develop new products or improve existing products in order to improve the quality of Dyno Nobel products in accordance with company goals.
- Conduct laboratory and testing on new or improved products in order to ensure safe and accurate testing.
- Record and maintain results of all tests conducted in order to support analyses and share results with supervisors, sales representatives, or customers.
- Provide assistance with patent filing to ensure accurate and timely filing.
- Supervise scientists in testing of products in order to assure trained personnel and accurate testing.
- Analyse competitor's products in order to develop new products capable of strengthening Dyno Nobel's competitive advantages.
What We're Looking For:- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry
- 10+ years working experience managing a highly educated and trained staff of analytical chemists.
- Experience working in a fast paced multidisciplinary environment.
- Thorough knowledge of energetic materials development, materials science, booster design/processes, formulation development and process chemistry.
- Proven experience performing hands on product development, product support, validation testing and other destructive testing.
- Experience in project management, hazard analysis, data analysis, report writing and oral presentations.
- Ability to create test plans, procedures and experimental plans
- Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives
- Positive attitude and ability to work across functional teams.
What We Offer:- 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
- Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
- Matching 401K Generous tuition reimbursement program
- Generous paid parental leave
- Friendly and supportive coworkers
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