What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Analytical Team Lead position at Adhesives Research?
Job Overview:
The Adhesives Research team is seeking an exceptional Senior Analytical Team Lead to spearhead our analytical endeavors. As a key member of our Innovation Group, you will be responsible for driving analytical support for research and development projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct and lead analytical support for research and development projects
- Manage the assignment of analytical requests within the Analytical Group
- Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and meet business objectives
- Develop and implement new analytical techniques to advance technical competency and contributions of the group
- Maintain key analytical equipment and contract for maintenance as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in analytical chemistry, chemistry, polymer science, or materials science; PhD preferred but not required
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience performing relevant analyses such as GC-MS, GC-FID, GPC, HPLC, FT-IR, UV-Vis, DMA, SEM, optical microscopy, or related polymer characterization techniques
- Familiarity with coated adhesive applications, method development, and method validation
- Excellent program prioritization and coordination skills, ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to supervise analytical chemists, scientists, and technicians
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
