Johnson Controls
Development Chemist (Fire Suppression)
Johnson Controls, Menominee, Michigan, United States, 49858
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls teamAs a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!What we offerCompetitive salary and bonus plan
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.Paid vacation/holidays/sick timeComprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day oneExtensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding internal resourcesEncouraging and collaborative team environmentDedication to safety through our Zero Harm policyCheck us Out: Day in the Life of the Building of the Future https://youtu.be/pdZMNrDJviYThe Johnson Controls facility in Marinette, Wisconsin has been in operation for more than 100 years supporting generations of employees in manufacturing, research & development, technical services & training, customer services, marketing, product management and more.Our 700+ employees design, produce, market and support several leading fire protection brands including our globally recognized ANSUL products: fire extinguishers and mobile hose line units; specialized restaurant, vehicle, and industrial systems; sophisticated fire detection/suppression systems and a complete line of fire suppressing agents.Every year, hundreds of customers from around the world attend the ANSUL Fire School to learn the basics of hands-on portable extinguisher firefighting and we hold dozens of intense product training programs where our 1000+ authorized distributors are instructed and tested in system design, installation, and serviceWhat you will do
As a Development Chemist in the Special Hazards/Agents New Product Introduction Team you will work on developing and testing next generation fire suppression agents.How you will do itResearch into new technologies, development of new technologies into commercial products, interfacing with 3rd party approval agencies, and assisting with new product commercialization and production scale-up via a stage-gate product development new product development process.
Development activities may include the handling of flammable liquids, live fire tests requiring the use of PPE, and lifting loads up to thirty-five pounds.
What we look forRequiredBachelor of Science in Chemistry
1 – 3 years’ experience in a research and development environment
Strong laboratory fundamentals including documentation and chemical hygiene/safety
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work as part of a cross-functional product development team
A successful candidate for the position is a focused, creative thinker with a drive for results who is comfortable working independently or as part of a team
PreferredExperience with surfactant and/or polymer chemistry highly desirable Experience with special hazards fire suppression highly desirable
Sound understanding of statistical methods including Design of Experiments (DoE) desirable, Six Sigma coursework or certification
Experience with stage-gate product development processes
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Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.Paid vacation/holidays/sick timeComprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day oneExtensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding internal resourcesEncouraging and collaborative team environmentDedication to safety through our Zero Harm policyCheck us Out: Day in the Life of the Building of the Future https://youtu.be/pdZMNrDJviYThe Johnson Controls facility in Marinette, Wisconsin has been in operation for more than 100 years supporting generations of employees in manufacturing, research & development, technical services & training, customer services, marketing, product management and more.Our 700+ employees design, produce, market and support several leading fire protection brands including our globally recognized ANSUL products: fire extinguishers and mobile hose line units; specialized restaurant, vehicle, and industrial systems; sophisticated fire detection/suppression systems and a complete line of fire suppressing agents.Every year, hundreds of customers from around the world attend the ANSUL Fire School to learn the basics of hands-on portable extinguisher firefighting and we hold dozens of intense product training programs where our 1000+ authorized distributors are instructed and tested in system design, installation, and serviceWhat you will do
As a Development Chemist in the Special Hazards/Agents New Product Introduction Team you will work on developing and testing next generation fire suppression agents.How you will do itResearch into new technologies, development of new technologies into commercial products, interfacing with 3rd party approval agencies, and assisting with new product commercialization and production scale-up via a stage-gate product development new product development process.
Development activities may include the handling of flammable liquids, live fire tests requiring the use of PPE, and lifting loads up to thirty-five pounds.
What we look forRequiredBachelor of Science in Chemistry
1 – 3 years’ experience in a research and development environment
Strong laboratory fundamentals including documentation and chemical hygiene/safety
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work as part of a cross-functional product development team
A successful candidate for the position is a focused, creative thinker with a drive for results who is comfortable working independently or as part of a team
PreferredExperience with surfactant and/or polymer chemistry highly desirable Experience with special hazards fire suppression highly desirable
Sound understanding of statistical methods including Design of Experiments (DoE) desirable, Six Sigma coursework or certification
Experience with stage-gate product development processes
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