R&D Scientist (Laboratory Technician)
Job Description
Trident Consulting is seeking a " R&D Scientist (Laboratory Technician)" for one of our clients. A global leader in business and technology services.
Job Title: R&D Scientist (Laboratory Technician)
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $20/hr - $23/hr on w2
Duration: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027
Position Summary
The Scientist – Process Chemistry is an integral member of the Innovation Team, responsible for developing new product and process concepts from ideation through commercialization. This role applies principles of organic and organometallic chemistry, along with chemical engineering fundamentals, to create scalable, sustainable, and production-ready solutions.
The Scientist will collaborate cross-functionally with Business Development, Marketing, Sales, Production, Safety, and Quality teams to ensure successful product launches and seamless transfer of technology to manufacturing. The role requires strong technical expertise, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and a high commitment to quality and ethical business practices.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Innovation Leadership
- Maintain expertise in organic and organometallic chemistry.
- Stay current with advancements in process chemistry.
- Ideate and formulate new product and process concepts.
- Lead or actively contribute to well-defined project charters.
- Develop and validate technical solutions and prototypes.
- Design and conduct small-scale screening reactions.
- Create sustainable and scalable production processes.
- Document all innovation activities thoroughly.
Process Development & Manufacturing Support
- Develop hands-on expertise in process chemistry.
- Support product launch and post-launch technical follow-ups.
- Transfer validated processes to designated production teams.
- Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting to manufacturing.
- Offer technical training to production personnel as needed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Safety, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and other departments to introduce new products and processes.
- Serve as a technical liaison between R&D and other technical groups.
- Mentor and support junior members of the R&D team.
- Uphold high standards of quality, housekeeping, safety regulations, and business ethics.
Minimum Qualifications
Option 1:
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Chemistry or Engineering
- Experience in distillation of organic compounds and design of distillation processes
OR
Option 2:
- B.S. in Chemistry or Engineering
- 3+ years of industrial experience in distillation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience calculating theoretical plates and selecting appropriate column packing materials
- Strong hands-on experience with Schlenk-line, glove box, and air-sensitive chemistry techniques
- Chemical manufacturing and process development experience
- Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE) methodology
- Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Excellent written, documentation, and presentation skills