What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior R&D Chemist position at Meridian?
Company Overview
Meridian Adhesives Group, www.meridianadhesives.com, is a rapidly growing full service global adhesive solutions provider, specializing in adhesive technologies used in electronics, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Fueled by a series of strategic acquisitions since its formation in 2018, Meridian has established itself as an adhesive technology leader for a broad, global, blue-chip customer base comprised of OEMs, distributors, and industrial clients with an expanding global footprint.
Position
We are seeking a Senior R&D Chemist to join our fast-growing Electronics division, Epoxy Technology, Inc., based in Billerica, Massachusetts.
Job Summary
The Senior Chemist is responsible for the development and management of formulation projects from conception to completion to assist in bringing customers innovative solutions and speed to market support for the Electronics market with an in-depth understanding of Epoxy, UV Cure, Hybrid Cure Systems, Urethane and/or Silicones.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide the sales team with technical guidance and support.
- An established knowledge of the target market, customer base and supplier community
- Strong desire to learn and to educate others.
- Knowledge of sales and marketing operations
- Oversee each project’s life cycle from conception to completion, with an emphasis on technical soundness and resource efficiency.
- Develop and revise statements of work, which should include accurate time and cost estimates.
- Consult with customers to refine and evaluate requirements, strategy, and content needs.
- Oversee the efficient and timely sample fulfillment process.
- Ensure the lab operates in a cost conscious and efficient manner.
- Provide effective communication, cooperation and coordination between the lab and all other departments.
- Use academic and past work experience to make suggestions for formula improvement.
- A strong understanding of chemistry in the context of competing products is essential.
- Maintain attention to detail, excellent data management skills, manage multiple projects.
- Understand applicable regulations and test methods related to activities in the lab.
- Understand and adhere to R&D applicable procedures and policies.
- Occasional travel is required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to drive sales and profit growth through the technical support of the lab
- Personal skills must include good listening, analytical thinking, big picture orientation, effective planning and organization.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required, chemistry or chemical engineering preferred.
- Experience formulating and reverse engineering epoxy products.
- Thorough understanding of typical formulation, testing and product approval process
- 5 years experience in a R&D, formulating or technical development
- Strong working knowledge of technology platforms including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
*No 3rd Party Recruiters
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Additionally, prolonged periods of standing and working at a lab bench.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
