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The Sr Scientist – Liquid Reaction leads projects that generate new product, process or method concepts leveraging the Stage-Gate process discipline to meet market and business needs. In this position the ability to collaborate and communicate across disciplines, functions and regions is highly valued. This role will mentor and guide research of technical colleagues and has a deep understanding of markets and applications, enabling scientists to proactively identify new opportunities and gain buy-in from senior leadership to create projects or initiatives
Job Responsibility:
Leading projects in the development of liquid reactive products including polyurethane, epoxy, and polysulfides
Planning and leading large-scale research and development projects, using project management discipline, design of experiment (DOE) methodologies and statistical analysis to draw conclusions and present solutions based on understanding of structure-property-performance relationships
Generating new products, process or method concepts within an area of specialty
Meeting research goals within time and budget constraints
Providing technical leadership of projects through the Stage-Gate process
Preparing and presenting reports to customers and business leaders
Participating in global or cross-functional project teams, collaborating across functional and regional boundaries
Coaching and mentoring others in the lab
Supporting operations to facilitate scale-up and efficient production of developed technologies
Fulfilling responsibilities as required by the Quality System for the site/business unit
Working in a safe and efficient manner
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science/Polymer Science and 6 years of professional industry experience
OR Masters degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science/Polymer Science and 4 years of professional industry experience
OR PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science/Polymer Science & 2 years of professional industry experience
Aerospace industry experience
Adhesives and coatings formulations experience
Excellent communication skills
Ability to travel up to 10%
Nice to have:
Chemical industry experience
Experience in formulating liquid reactive adhesives including polysulfide sealants
SAP experience
Electronic lab notebook experience
Experience with statistical software, JMP or Minitab
Management experience
What we offer:
competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays