Oil-Dri Corporation of America

Research Scientist

LocationVernon Hills, IL
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$70,173-$87,743

About This Job

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets that has been voted as a Top 100 workplaces in the Chicago Tribune. Oil-Dri’s products are sold in the pet care, animal health, fluids purification, agricultural, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri controls millions of tons of specialty mineral reserves, including calcium bentonite, attapulgite, and diatomaceous shale. The company’s mines and manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, and California. Oil-Dri is a family-controlled and operated organization that emphasizes honesty, integrity, and accountability. The company is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to Create Value From Sorbent Minerals.


Job Summary

An individual in this on-site position in our Pet Care division performs complex, non-conventional research assignments, requiring the application of non-standard scientific techniques. He/she is a fully qualified professional who, operating with limited supervision, is expected to recognize and recommend potential ideas within his/her area of expertise. Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.


Essential Functions

Conducts independent research and/or development work on major research projects
Provides oral and written reports of project progress to upper management
Expected to play an increasingly active role in supporting existing products as well as contributing to the creation of new products
Performs complex, non-conventional research assignments, requiring the application of non-standard chemistry techniques
Plans, designs, and implements research projects under the framework of a loosely defined idea or problem
Demonstrates an ability to draw non-obvious conclusions and make recommendations for new or modified research projects
Provides solutions to complex problems requiring innovation in methodology
Expected to recognize and recommend new ideas of commercial importance within his/her area of expertise
Provides support to Manufacturing and Sales & Marketing during product improvement / new product introduction
Helps set goals and objectives for projects
Maintains a high level of competence through an up-to-date awareness of emerging technologies


Education

Minimum of B.S. degree in Chemistry with minimum of 5 years experience in R&D / New Product Development / Product Formulation

Qualifications

Highly motivated contributor to departmental and company objectives

Record of providing solutions to complex problems where little precedent exists through the use of ingenuity, creativity, and scientific skills
Demonstrated capacity for independent, innovative, proactive approach to research and/or process improvement, but comfortable working in a team environment
Capacity for making major decisions in the creation, planning, execution, and interpretation of research projects
Comfortable with diverse responsibilities and multiple project assignments
Ability to quickly master complex equipment, instruments, and techniques
Expected to possess good working knowledge of research principles, theories, and techniques, with specialization in at least one field
Ability to write reports and effectively transmit oral results
Mastery of word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics
Good math skills, including algebra and statistics
Ability to work under limited supervision
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.


Compensation & Benefits


Compensation

Salary Range: $70,173 - $87,743

Benefits

401(k) with 6% match (Fully Vested at 2 Years)

Annual Incentive Bonus
Annual Merit increase opportunity
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
11 Corporate Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Pre-Tax Transit
Fitness & Gym Reimbursement
Employer Contribution - Health, Dental, Vision

Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.

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