R&D Scientist - Analytical & Material Science Division

R&D Scientist position for the Analytical and Physical Chemistry team requires strong technical knowledge with experience in the practical application of Rheology and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis to coatings.  Innovation and experience in analysis of coatings or resins, is desired.  This position provides leadership to internal research, and development, product development, and synthesis. The candidate must also possess demonstrated competencies and experiences in project management, documentation, and communication.

Technology Knowledge:

• Experience with viscoelastic or rheology theory and application. With a demonstrated practical application of concepts. Required concepts; Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, Rheology, structure property relationship, coatings properties, and polymer properties, Desired concepts; DSC, Tg, polymer and coating property relationships, test method design, statistical correlation studies,
• Ability to validate or demonstrate concepts and research. Knowledge of property testing and linking results to consumer impact. 
• Ability to document procedures, processes, and outcome in detail for ultimate technology transfer package generation
• Working knowledge of various suppliers for required equipment.
• Understanding of DOE and statistical analysis to provide highest quality data

Technical Leadership:

• Action Oriented - ability to make technical decisions as needed for experimental testing and design
• Continuous learning and awareness of open literature and competitive landscape, as well as most current developments to leverage
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute project plan - time management, prioritization, managing ongoing progress of project work to completion
• Demonstrated ability to regularly communicate status and results with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams 
• Demonstrates courage through proposed system upgrades and improved technology; always improving

People Leadership:

• Outstanding personal and interpersonal skills – listening, compassion, motivating, inspiring, humor, patience, understanding diversity, negotiating etc.
• Energetic, driving and inspiring
• Action oriented, perseverance and results driven
• Continuous learning/growth and mentorship/teaching skills
• Shared knowledge and learnings among coworkers for broader impact to RO

Organization Leadership:

• Ability to work and thrive in cross-functional environment. 
• Agility to respond to emerging business needs 
• Using, assessing, or developing organization technology and developing improved technology or processes.
• Demonstrate strong technical ambition – potential to become senior technical SME 

Experience and Education:

• Preferred minimum 4-6 years experience primarily doing coatings or material science research, testing and/or development
• B.S. Degree in material science, chemistry, or related field. Masters or PHD preferred.

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