What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Principal Scientist position at Master Fluid Solutions?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assumes responsibility for conducting research, developing new products, improving existing products and supporting field evaluations on new products on a global basis. The R&D Principal Scientist recommends new raw materials, equipment and manufacturing procedures. This position provides technical and supervisory support within the laboratory and other MFS departments as required. The R&D Principal Scientist coordinates research and development activities with marketing, manufacturing, laboratory and health and safety departments.
The R&D Principal Scientist guides QC and production in dealing with unusual problems related to non-conforming production batches and borderline in-coming raw materials as well as day-to-day production problems providing technical assistance in utilizing and/or disposing of old stocks of raw materials and finished goods.
Position Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Masters with 5 years industry experience, a Ph.D., or 10 years industry experience required. Has demonstrated competence to research new applications of products or to develop new and improved production methods. Works with considerable independence. Extensive experience and knowledge in more than one of Master’s chosen fields or product lines. Solves complex problems. Must have demonstrated proven critical thinking and project management. Exhibits creativity and ingenuity. Experience working across multiple cultures and geographies.
Illustrative Duties
Master Fluid Solutions…a Great Place to Work
Follow the Golden Rule
Tell the truth
Support Innovation: we must innovate to thrive and survive
Make a commitment…keep a commitment
Continuously Improve - plan, do, check, act (PDCA)
Outcome driven - not activity driven
Start with the end in mind
Creativity before capital
A Bright Future…
Master Fluid Solutions is a transitioning organization that is experiencing a new chapter of growth on a world wide basis. We are a strong company that has aggressive goals and expectations to grow our company 100% over a five-year period…and we are well on our way to meeting those goals. The culture is entrepreneurial, responsive, adaptive, and fast moving.
A Proud History…
Master Fluid Solutions was founded by Clyde A. Sluhan in 1951 not simply as a business for the sake of making profit but as a company dedicated to the improvement of manufacturing productivity to benefit mankind with a higher standard of living at an ever lower cost. He believed that he was put on the earth not to "pursue happiness", but to help others, and in the words of philosopher Leo Rosten, "to have it make some difference that (he) lived at all."
A Great Company
Our commitment to environmental responsibility and product stewardship is supported by extensive training of our associates, distributors, and end-users. We believe sound environmental practices that contribute to less waste, lower costs, and higher efficiency make good economic sense. We attract, retain, and develop Great People by fostering a culture that enhances creativity, continuous learning and improvement, teamwork, responsibility, and mutual trust.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assumes responsibility for conducting research, developing new products, improving existing products and supporting field evaluations on new products on a global basis. The R&D Principal Scientist recommends new raw materials, equipment and manufacturing procedures. This position provides technical and supervisory support within the laboratory and other MFS departments as required. The R&D Principal Scientist coordinates research and development activities with marketing, manufacturing, laboratory and health and safety departments.
The R&D Principal Scientist guides QC and production in dealing with unusual problems related to non-conforming production batches and borderline in-coming raw materials as well as day-to-day production problems providing technical assistance in utilizing and/or disposing of old stocks of raw materials and finished goods.
Position Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Masters with 5 years industry experience, a Ph.D., or 10 years industry experience required. Has demonstrated competence to research new applications of products or to develop new and improved production methods. Works with considerable independence. Extensive experience and knowledge in more than one of Master’s chosen fields or product lines. Solves complex problems. Must have demonstrated proven critical thinking and project management. Exhibits creativity and ingenuity. Experience working across multiple cultures and geographies.
Illustrative Duties
- Displays a firm commitment to safety. Follows standard operating procedures and workplace safety regulations; also identifies opportunities for improvement
- Develops/formulates new products as sanctioned by the Product Approval Committee (PAC) or in response to changes in raw material availability. Develops procedures for product manufacturing
- Evaluates and recommends approval of new raw materials, as well as, adjustments/modifications of raw materials and finished product specifications
- Coordinates R&D activities with marketing, manufacturing, technical services, quality control and health and safety departments, as well as, universities, consultants and attorneys
- Maintains complete, permanent records of all work performed and results obtained. Effectively communicates with MFS’s global laboratory managers – including China, Europe & APAC
- Supports and drives company objectives, helping Master meet and exceed customer and market expectations
- Functions as a leader for projects of the greatest complexity and/or financial impact
- Demonstrates solid influence among other technical staff and is consulted internally by business leaders regarding strategic technical direction and technical capacity
- Champions change and continuous improvement
Master Fluid Solutions…a Great Place to Work
Follow the Golden Rule
Tell the truth
Support Innovation: we must innovate to thrive and survive
Make a commitment…keep a commitment
Continuously Improve - plan, do, check, act (PDCA)
Outcome driven - not activity driven
Start with the end in mind
Creativity before capital
A Bright Future…
Master Fluid Solutions is a transitioning organization that is experiencing a new chapter of growth on a world wide basis. We are a strong company that has aggressive goals and expectations to grow our company 100% over a five-year period…and we are well on our way to meeting those goals. The culture is entrepreneurial, responsive, adaptive, and fast moving.
A Proud History…
Master Fluid Solutions was founded by Clyde A. Sluhan in 1951 not simply as a business for the sake of making profit but as a company dedicated to the improvement of manufacturing productivity to benefit mankind with a higher standard of living at an ever lower cost. He believed that he was put on the earth not to "pursue happiness", but to help others, and in the words of philosopher Leo Rosten, "to have it make some difference that (he) lived at all."
A Great Company
Our commitment to environmental responsibility and product stewardship is supported by extensive training of our associates, distributors, and end-users. We believe sound environmental practices that contribute to less waste, lower costs, and higher efficiency make good economic sense. We attract, retain, and develop Great People by fostering a culture that enhances creativity, continuous learning and improvement, teamwork, responsibility, and mutual trust.
