R&D Group Leader

The R&D Group Leader manages the development of new and improved polymers and technologies.  She/he coordinates and oversees the work of all technical personnel in R&D and Quality Control.  The R&D Group Leader originates and assigns projects and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completion of those assignments.  The R&D Group Leader cultivates a cooperative working environment and collaborative relationships with other departments.

Essential Functions:

• Leads, mentors, and develops our team of scientists and technicians
• Drives innovation – both long/short term, including product improvement and new product development
• Lead activities focused on problem solving, product improvement, performance testing, and verification / improvement of application robustness
• Project Management – Leads the technical efforts of our Industrial Chemist(s), establishing goals for project completion and delegation of projects
• Oversees Quality Department – supports Quality and Manufacturing to address quality concerns or processing issues
• Interfaces with production to achieve a smooth transition from Lab Batches to the Pilot plant
• Collaborates with Purchasing Department as it relates to raw materials both new and current
• Develops relationships with Sales and prospective customers and existing customers to develop and/or maintain business
• Oversees lab processes and practices to streamline and improve them as appropriate
• Facilitates cross-functional relationships with manufacturing, application, marketing, and sales to identify potential product improvements or product line gaps
• Prepares timely reports and provides updates on project status, using good data collection and analytical skills
• Establishes clear timelines through project plans and resource management
• Leads the development of quantitative product performance and application testing methodologies
• Manages technical relationship with vendors
• Adheres to and encourages all safety guidelines

**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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Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field
• 5+ years’ experience in water-based polymer development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical knowledge – Emulsion Polymerization and/or Polyurethane dispersions
• Master’s Degree or higher in a science-related area
• Supervisory/mentoring experience
• Travel Requirements 10%

**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:  77.24DM
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