Scientist IV or Engineer IV

This position requires a PhD or BS/MS degree and equivalent competence, plus expertise in an area of technology. Responsibilities require that you integrate or direct the work of up to five professionals or technicians.

In this role, you report to a Group Leader, Technical Manager, or higher level professional (depending on the size and nature of the lab and the technical activity performed). You work under limited supervision. Consequently, your actions have direct, shared impact on market and product/process results, and significant impact on sales.



You contribute significantly to the planning and execution of one or more projects (based on area of expertise) by:
  • suggesting new investigations and preparing project proposals
  • providing solutions to multiple, complex product/process problems in a market, technology or science area (may approve formula for a single product)
  • assisting customers with regulatory compliance
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         Career Paths in Research and Development
          Chemist I or Engineer I
          Chemist II or Engineer II
          Chemist III or Engineer III
          Scientist IV or Engineer IV
          Group Leader
          Senior Scientist or Senior Engineer
          Technical Manager
          Staff Scientist, Staff Engineer
          Senior Technical Manager
          Division Scientist
          Technical Director
          Senior Division Scientist
          Division Technical Director
         Facilities
         Technical Ladder



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