Position Summary:

Fully competent in one or more scientific/technical areas. Plans and conducts scientific assignments requiring mastery of specialized techniques.

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Applies scientific method and experimental design in problem solving.
• Uses scientific expertise to provide solutions to a broad range of difficult problems.
• Solutions are original, thorough and practical.
• Frequently communicates progress status to supervisor. 
• Performs complicated or demanding assignments requiring specialized knowledge.
• May offer solutions that are creative and/or inventive. 
• Defines short and mid-term objectives and implements plan to accomplish objectives. 
• May direct the work of other personnel. 
• Maintains accurate, precise, and legible laboratory notebooks.
• Frequently communicates status updates across the organization.
• Maintains good documentation.
• Writes reports and technical summaries.
• May represent company to outside organizations. 
• Continually broadens professional expertise through comprehensive knowledge of scientific literature and competitive products. 
• Handles broad assignments and objectives under minimum supervision.
• Accomplishes short-term objectives. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Must demonstrate the ability to perform all duties and responsibilities at the Scientist II level
• Functional/technical skills

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Bachelor’s plus 7 years of relevant experience or
• Master’s plus 5 years of relevant experience or
• PHD. degree plus 0 - 1 year of experience
• Product or project specific experience may be a substitute for higher degree.

International Mobility: Required:

• No

Travel Requirements: 

• <5% of time

The annual salary range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $110,000 to $130,000.  Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.