R&D- Senior Chemist
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Qualifications
- Minimum Requirements • Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status) • Must be at least 18 years of age • Must have a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (“STEM”) field • 5+ years of experience in coating formulation and application • Experience resolving technical issues and leading root cause investigations
- Preferred Qualifications • Degree in Polymers and Coatings • Masters or Ph.D. • Experience in industrial or OEM coating formulation • Experience supporting commercialized products in a manufacturing and customer-facing environment • Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and Technical Service teams • Experience on customer application lines (e.g., curtain coaters, vacuum coaters, roll coaters, and other OEM application equipment) • Familiarity with DFSS, Lean Six Sigma, Kepner-Tregoe, or other structured problem-solving methodologies • At least one year in mentoring or management experience • Internship, co-op, or research experience supporting manufacturing or product development activities
- Successful candidate will be required to sign an Employee Restrictive Covenant Agreement where permitted by law.
- Minimum Requirements • Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status) • Must be at least 18 years of age • Must have a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (“STEM”) field • 5+ years of experience in coating formulation and application • Experience resolving technical issues and leading root cause investigation
- Preferred Qualifications • Degree in Polymers and Coatings • Masters or Ph.D. • Experience in industrial or OEM coating formulation • Experience supporting commercialized products in a manufacturing and customer-facing environment • Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and Technical Service teams • Experience on customer application lines (e.g., curtain coaters, vacuum coaters, roll coaters, and other OEM application equipment) • Familiarity with D
Responsibilities
- Lead technical development activities supporting new product development, commercialization, and maintenance of business objectives.
- Translate customer, market, and business needs into product concepts, technical requirements, and development strategies.
- Design and execute experiments to develop differentiated coating solutions that meet performance, cost, manufacturability, sustainability, and regulatory objectives.
- Lead technical projects from concept through commercialization, including scope definition, risk management, testing, and execution.
- Partner with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Technical Services, and customers to align product requirements and launch activities.
- Plan and support laboratory, pilot, plant, and customer trials; analyze results and drive resolution of technical challenges.
- Provide technical leadership for customer issues, product stewardship, manufacturing support, and continuous product improvement.
- Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies to improve project success and commercial readiness.
- Support intellectual property activities through invention documentation, patent review, and invention disclosures.
- Mentor and develop technical talent through coaching, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
- Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and project status to stakeholders and leadership.
- Maintain a safe and effective laboratory environment through adherence to company safety standards and operating procedures.
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