Full Job DescriptionJob#: 2039673Job Description:Apexhas an immediate opportunity for an R&D Engineer at a global specialty materials client in the greater Philadelphia area. The ideal candidate will have a BSinChemical, Mechanical or Material Engineering. Research Engineer I Position Description Job Summary As a Research Engineer the candidate will, under supervision, utilize basic scientific principles and techniques to undertake specific tasks and projects with limited scope. The incumbent will document their work carefully and thoroughly. The candidate will demonstrate an open and collaborative approach in all areas of responsibility. Good written and oral communication skills are required. The incumbent may report to a Group Leader or an individual contributor under the supervision of the Group Leader. In addition, the incumbent may be asked to carry out laboratory testing for other Research Engineers with the approval and supervision of their manager. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage multiple projects simultaneously, on time, well documented, and within budget to meet business and customer objectives. The candidate will be supporting projects relative to product performance improvement, understanding product key performance attributes, raw material competency, new laboratory test development, and recurring plant testing.Hands on capability, able to transition from lab environment to workshop environment.Reports project progress through means of communication such as oral presentations, written reports, and laboratory procedures.Takes active role in the laboratory in safety and equipment-related activities such as updating safety information, organizing 5S activities, and taking responsibility for team cooperation in all safety-related topics.Maintain lab notebook to record data related to key projects.COMPETENCIES:Demonstrated capacity to work in a 5s environment while maintaining good lab skillsDemonstrated basic knowledge of HSE.Ability to work in a lab environment, building relationships and establishing support to execute projects in a cross-functional environment.Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or other scientific disciplines.EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.