Here is a list of the open positions I am currently working on. Please contact me at 317-685-2200 or 800-854-3041 or
tbates@volt.comSR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - CATALYSTS
One of the leading manufacturers of construction equipment has an opportunity for an Sr. Research Engineer for the Aftertreatment Catalysts department. This company is a global leader in their industry, and has had significant growth in the past few years, and that growth is continuing!
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN CENTRAL, IL AND WOULD REQUIRE RELOCATION FOR THIS POSITION.
Job Purpose:
This position will be accountable for identification, analysis, and resolution of needs and problems in the areas of materials for diesel and natural gas engine exhaust aftertreatment catalysts, including but not limited to new catalyst composition research, performance and durability testing, and supplier development.
The position also requires a self-starter with strong technical leadership skills as well as cross functional team skills.
Requirements:Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent experience.
5+ years of practical hands on experience with catalyst composition research for heavy duty machinery.
5+ years of practical experience with a Manufacturing Environment.
Experience with Self-starter, highly motivated, and have excellent organization skills..
Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
Experience leading technical teams.
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER – EMISSION SENSORS
One of the leading manufacturers of construction equipment has an opportunity for a Sr. Research Engineer for the Aftertreatment Emission Sensors department. This company is a global leader in their industry, and has had significant growth in the past few years, and that growth is continuing!
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN CENTRAL, IL AND WOULD REQUIRE RELOCATION FOR THIS POSITION.
Job Purpose:
This position will be accountable for identification, analysis, and resolution of needs and problems in the areas of diesel and natural gas engine gaseous exhaust emission sensors, including but not limited to NOx and NH3 sensors research, performance and durability testing, and supplier development.
The position also requires a self-starter with strong technical leadership skills as well as cross functional team skills. Since this person will be working directly with lead engineers as a functional team lead, it is imperative to have “hands on practical experience” within a manufacturing environment.
Requirements:Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent experience.
5+ years of practical hands on experience with sensors for aftertreament of emissions.
5+ years of practical experience with a Manufacturing Environment.
Experience with Self-starter, highly motivated, and have excellent organization skills..
Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
Experience leading technical teams.
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Surgical Equipment Engineer
One of the leading comprehensive Preclinical Research Organizations in the Life Sciences Industry has an opportunity for an Equipment Specialist. This company provides cutting edge preclinical research for the Life Sciences Industry, and has added this position due to growth.
Job Purpose:
The Surgical Equipment Engineer’s main responsibilities will be to schedule, perform, trouble-shoot, and/or oversee the calibration, validation, and routine maintenance of surgical equipment to ensure proper functioning and to ensure standards under GLP and FDA Part 58 and Part 11 regulations are continually met.
Requirements:
Oversee the regular maintenance schedule of all surgical equipment to meet internal QA standards and ensuring that vendor preventative maintenance (PM) occurs on time.
Interface with IT to ensure smooth implementation of installation of new equipment and/or upgrades to existing equipment.
Coordinate the documentation for the verification/validation of new equipment and/or upgrades to existing equipment.
Create and/or revise Standard Operating Procedures for calibration and operation of all surgical equipment.
Provide trouble shooting and respond to immediate equipment that is malfuctioning.
Train staff in the operation, maintenance, and trouble-shooting of the equipment.
Research, identify, and recommend system hardware that may improve processes and efficiencies.
Contribute and perform QC support functions to the operations staff as needed.
Excellent communication skills.
Education: AAS Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Metrology, or related discipline.
Experience: Two plus years related experience in a surgical environment; mechanical, electrical, or electronics experience preferred. Must have analog and digital electronic experience.
Other: Proficient in the operation of specialized surgical equipment and in the use of desktop computer applications (Word, Excel, databases).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
APPLICATIONS CHEMIST / SCIENTIST
One of the leader’s in the additives for the food and industrial markets has an opportunity as an APPLICATIONS CHEMIST / SCIENTIST.
Job Purpose:
Support current business growth through ongoing technical service, applications work development efforts.
PLEASE NOTE THIS WOULD REQUIRE A RELOCATION TO THE CLEVELAND, OH AREA.
Key Responsibilities:
Support current business growth through ongoing technical service, applications work and development efforts.
Benchmark latex technology and competitive products for performance properties, commercial viability and technical uniqueness.
Augment the benchmarking effort to determine technology opportunities to mesh with market needs and recommend a course of action to satisfy these needs: existing product modification, new product development, blends in technology and new technology platforms.
Demonstrate formulation feasibility, existing and new product application development and assessment of technology.
Ensure fitness for use, mechanical/chemical benefits, stability, consumer appeal, processing capabilities and cost effectiveness.
Assist with any scale-up of new products/processes from lab to pilot charges to manufacturing for commercialization.
Design, execute, analyze and report on multiple simultaneous complex projects and project management.
Anticipate, determine and understand customers’ end applications and needs, expectations and market trends.
Participate in multi-functional project teams and provide written monthly reports and regularly communicate project status and timelines to management team.
Maintain awareness of competitive products and applications, technical developments in related fields of science and market trends as they relate to the business environment.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations to internal and external customers.
Participate in the training of sales staff and distributors.
Ensure compliance with safety procedures and good housekeeping: actively participate in the department safety program and act consistently with corporate standards of integrity.
Requirements:
B.S. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science (advanced degree, preferred).
10 + years in industrial applications work.
Strong fundamental knowledge in chemical processes, material science and principals with proven problem-solving abilities.
Experience in/desire for a leadership role.
Demonstrated team player and leader.
Self-starter.
Strong project management capabilities required. Must have experience in leading multi-functional teams.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively at all organizational levels and across functional boundaries.
Excellent knowledge of experimental design (DOE) and data analysis.
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
BIOTECH MFG ASSOC – INDIANA
One of the fastest growing companies in Indiana has an opportunity for Biotechnology Manufacturing Associates. This company brings the opportunity to be part of a newly established business unit in the world’s largest privately-held medical device company. The company recently received the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) Facility of the Year award for facility integration and is a leader in technology, utilizing disposable manufacturing processes.
The position is located in Bloomington, IN, a Big Ten college campus town, located just south of Indianapolis. Central Indiana has made an economic commitment to the life sciences industry, with many large and small biotech companies now calling Indiana home.
These professionals will be responsible for operating and troubleshooting mammalian cell culture and/or harvest and purification equipment and techniques with key responsibilities including:
Acts as Lead Operator on process units using SOPs and batch records;
Leads validation and qualification activities;
Writes batch records, SOPs and Exception Reports;
Trains peers on unit operations and assists with course development;
Acts as back-up for supervisor
Requirements include:
2+ years of bio-process manufacturing with mammalian cell lines;In depth understanding of cGMPs; Proven ability to troubleshoot and find solutions for manufacturing equipment and processes; Flexibility to work different shifts; Experience with bioreactors, 50 liters and greater;
Experience with any of the following processes: Tangential flow filtration; Chromatography; Centrifugation; Ultrafiltration; Viral clearance nanofiltration; Viral inactivation; HPLC, reverse phase, ion exchange, and size exclusion
Candidates must have excellent leadership and communication skills.
Company offers competitive compensation, benefits, growth potential and an excellent relocation package.
ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTATION REGIONAL SALES MANAGER – Opportunities available across the U.S.
One of the leaders in the Analytical Instrumentation and Reagent Industry has an opportunity for an Analytical Instrumentation and Reagent Regional Sales Manager Opportunities available across the U.S. This company is part of a diversified technology leader that designs, manufactures, and markets innovative products and services with strong brand names and significant market positions.
Job Purpose:
The primary role of this position is to actively promote the company’s products and services to a defined customer base within an assigned geographic.
Key Responsibilities:
Performs all sales activity within an assigned geographic territory.
Annually submits and implements a detailed sales plan identifying: sales objectives, sales opportunities, major customers, and regional shows to be attended during the following fiscal year.
Participates in sales activities including: customer site visits, telephone contacts, trade seminars and shows, product demonstrations and customer seminars.
Maintains customer activity files.
Assists in maintaining a mail list for customers in the assigned territory.
Collects and reports information on all competitive activity within the assigned territory.
Maintains assigned company automobile in a safe and operable condition at all times. Maintains a safe driving record and remain insurable by the company’s insurance carrier.
Other duties as assigned.
If you have the following experiences, we would like to speak with you!
Requirements:
BA or BS degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Environment Sciences or equivalent. Alternate science degrees will be considered.
Instrumentation sales experience (two to five years) in similar products and services preferred.
Must be a self-starter.
Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SalesLogix, and the Internet.
Must be willing and able to travel within a defined region.
Outstanding communication skills (oral, written and presentation).
Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle concurrent projects.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical customers.
Proven track record in outstanding sales performance.
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
Applications Specialist - Laboratory Diagnostic Equip.
One of the leading Clinical Diagnostics Manufacturers in the industry has an opportunity for an Applications Specialist for their Laboratory Diagnostic Equipment. This company has just recently gone through a successful IPO, and has added several positions due to growth in the Clinical Diagnostics industry.
Opportunities available across the U.S.
Job Purpose:
The Applications Specialist will be responsible for training all laboratory personnel on diagnostics equipment, as well as troubleshooting on the instrumentation software/assay issues throughout the above listed territory. The ideal candidate must have the ability to travel on a regular basis, sometimes with little advance notice.
Requirements:
BA/BS in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry or Medical Technology.
2+ years of experience with training health care staff on diagnostics equipment.
2+ years experience with troubleshooting on diagnostic equipment software and assays.
2 + yeas work experience in the clinical laboratory or medical diagnostics industry desired.
Previous instrumentation applications experience.
Knowledge of CLIA and NCCLS guidelines.
Ability to travel to provide customer and sales support and customer training.
Ability to work out of a home office environment and be self directed and self motivated with great planning skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good computer skills (Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
