Job Description

Why Ansell?

Ansell is a leading global provider of protection solutions designed, developed, and manufactured to meet the ever-changing needs and demands of our markets and industries. Protection is our primary concern as millions of people around the world depend on Ansell in their professional and personal lives. Driven by passion and ambition, we have developed a comprehensive strategy to change our business and build a more sustainable future. We have declared sustainability as the foundation of a new purpose fully integrated into our business strategy at Ansell: Thinking of People and Planet First. Ansell\xe2\x80\x99s vision is heavily focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to create safe spaces where diverse perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. It is our view that togetherness prevails over individuality. Ansell\xe2\x80\x99s purpose is protection in every way! Come join a trusted market leader!

What will you get from Ansell?

• Competitive compensation plan, base salary, and annual incentive
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long- term disability and wellness programs
• 401-k plan with company match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days) 12 paid holidays
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Flexible and hybrid work model
• Summer Friday\xe2\x80\x99s
• Regional Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committees
• Green office concept
• Collaborative and Innovative work environment

Ansell is looking for a SA/QA Analyst to join our team in Reno, NV!

Role Profile:

• Position Title: SA/QA Analyst
• Job Location: Reno, NV
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Status: Non-Exempt
• Reports to: Associate Director, Scientific Affairs HGBU

Specific responsibilities include: The SA/QA Analyst will be responsible for projects that generate a distinct competitive advantage by adding value and driving commercial impact. This role requires translating business partner needs into actionable insights through various quality and commercial activities, research, technical writing, and educational development of sales and marketing team webinars. This position will also be responsible for testing and analyzing product performance through standardized and non-standardized test methods including both physical and chemical testing and conducting statistical analysis of product performance data. The position also requires strong analytical and communication skills to consistently share insights from the day-to-day management of SA projects with a diverse group of stakeholders.

What would this role look like in detail?

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• Provide technical support and strategic advice to both internal and external customers on a range of topics related to personal protective equipment.
• Manage and prioritize projects based on strategic objectives and goals including conducting competitive testing and analysis of product performance via standardized method.
• Compile and share trends and insights, collaborative research with our partner networks, market, or industry information with stakeholders during monthly or quarterly meetings or in targeted customer training.
• Technical report writing for both internal and external customers.
• Strengthen lab network by fostering collaborative research, input and feedback from our internal networks including Research & Development and Manufacturing QA. Manage external partner labs for the internal network.
• Translate research, industry standards, glove science and other complex technical topics into easy-to-understand business or customer needs.
• Conduct maintenance and calibration on a variety of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain chemical inventories and oversee chemical waste disposal.
• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities such as Quality Manual, SOPs, Methods, and Local Policies.
• Work in a global team setting with other Associate Scientists and/or Laboratory Technicians.
• Maintain a safe, clean laboratory and clean work area.
• Support related administrative activities.

What will you bring to Ansell?

• A combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Courses in analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, biology, or similar physical science preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a corporate environment.
• 3-5 years of work experience in a laboratory environment.
• Experience with presenting technical information to business partners is required.
• Experience with wet chemistry or mechanical instrumentation is strongly preferred.
• Glove or polymer laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with hazardous chemical handling is preferred.
• Experience with record keeping in an office setting preferred. Administrative paperwork and other documentation are needed for project validation and quality record keeping.
• Experience with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) a plus.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion:

When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work, it\'s not just words. We want applicants to know that we are sensitive and thoughtful and provide an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It\xe2\x80\x99s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community, it\xe2\x80\x99s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it\xe2\x80\x99s also what differentiates Ansell. We believe everyone, no matter how that person self-identifies, deserves an opportunity to achieve success.

Ansell\xe2\x80\x99s Mission to Sustainability:

Safety culture is what we believe in! Protecting people and protecting the planet through innovation and sustainability is what we are passionate about. We pledge to minimize use of packaging materials and facilitate effective disposal by making them 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2026. We have set impressive sustainability targets for our operations, including zero waste to landfill from manufacturing facilities by year-end 2023. We are renewing our water stewardship strategies and committing to a 35% reduction in absolute water withdrawals across our plants by fiscal year 2025. We are committed to achieving Net Zero within our operations by 2040. This is supported by a mid-term target to reduce our operational emissions by 42% by 2030. Among the founding members of Responsible Glove Alliance (RGA), we are devoted to improving labor standards alongside our partners. Ansell\xe2\x80\x99s long-term decarbonization strategy focuses on shifting to renewable energy sources, product and business model innovation, and reduced reliance on synthetic raw materials.

Thinking of people and planet first, we strive to ensure the safety of our environment and the safety of the people with whom we share this planet!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Ansell. Please inform the company\'s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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