Development Chemist - NPI

***Consideration given to applicants residing in or within a commutable distance from Marinette, WI or must be willing to relocate***

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls Team!

Who We Are:

The 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 service. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary

• Paidvacation/holidays/sicktime - 15 days of vacation first year!

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one!

• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What You Will Do:

As a Development Chemist on the Special Hazards/Agents New Product Introduction Team, you will work on developing and testing next generation fire suppression agents. Responsibilities include:

• Research into new technologies

• Development of new technologies into commercial products

• Interfacing with 3rd party approval agencies

• Leading new product commercialization and production scale-up via a stage-gate product development process

• Collaborate with areas such as Engineering, Operations, and Quality to resolve technical challenges

• Collaborate with others to generate new, workable ideas

• Continuously learn and share knowledge to advance capability across the organization

• Ensure proper documentation of work

How You Will Do It:

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. The candidate should also be comfortable trying new ideas, challenging assumptions, and learning from unsuccessful efforts and the work of others. The ability to pivot based on the needs of the business is critical. Development activities may include the handling of flammable liquids, live lab scale fire tests requiring the use of PPE, and lifting loads up to thirty-five pounds.

What We Look For:

Required

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Chemistry

• 4 - 10 years' experience in a research and development environment

• Strong laboratory fundamentals including documentation and chemical hygiene/safety

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work as part of a cross-functional product development team

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and Internet software and E-mail

Preferred

• Experience with surfactant chemistry

• Experience with special hazards fire suppression

• Sound understanding of statistical methods including Design of Experiments is a plus

• Experience with stage-gate product development processes is desirable