R&D Chemist
Job Description
R&D Chemist
Works at the bench to develop chemical formulations for new or modified products in conformance with corporate design and development procedure
- Evaluates alternate raw materials or process modifications to optimize product cost and plant efficiency
- Conducts / coordinates analytical work
- Maintains complete records of all laboratory work and prepares progress reports delivered in written form or orally
- Capable of developing detailed test plans that enable validation of key properties, potential failure modes, and cost / performance attributes
- Capable of analyzing test results and establishes appropriate course of action
- Communicates and coordinates effectively with vendors, customers and other departments to ensure the timely completion of projects
- Researches and investigates new technology or new product opportunities that are consistent with the Marketing direction or strategic direction of the company
- Recommends changes in procedures for development and testing of current or new products
- Defects, analyzes and solves product problems resulting from field complaints, and/or quality issues
- Continuously improves skills and overall job knowledge to take on greater responsibilities through training both on the job as well as by external seminars
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Dave Maxwell at dmaxwell@cps4jobs.com.
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Job Requirements
Technical Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related science
- Three – seven years of experience in product development of latex based paints and coatings
- Capable of working with diverse cross functional product-development teams
- Ability to develop plans based on stated project objectives
- Ability to identify new opportunities and recommend appropriate course of action
- Ability to analyze problems and provide clear recommendations
- Willing and capable to help solve technical challenges encountered by Customers, Operations, Marketing, and Sales
- Must be able to work independently with little to no supervision and can manage own workload
- Approximately 10-20% travel
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Dave Maxwell at dmaxwell@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 88.24DM
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Meet Your Recruiter
Dave Maxwell
Sr Technical Recruiter
Senior Level Recruitment Professional since 1996 with experience in the recruitment and placement of Industrial Chemists and Scientists Nationwide from Executive to Entry level. Resins, Polymers, Adhesives, Coatings, Plastics, Lubricants, Specialty Chemicals, Agricultural Chemicals, Additives, Inks, Consumer Products, and more!
I have been very successful at bringing top valued talent to my clients and providing expert level guidance to candidates in their career searches.