R&D Scientist

As an R&D Scientist, you will plan/perform experiments and generate general test data and analytical data with minimal guidance from senior R&D personnel; perform basic data analysis.  Participate in and help drive activities that improve the operation of the R&D function.  Collaborate with other R&D personnel and participate in cross-functional teams to help drive innovation.  Proven success in previous role.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and carry out experimental plans for new product development, product modification and perform basic analysis of experimental results. Demonstrate competency in formulation practices, complex problem-solving, innovative solutions, and addressing scientific challenges.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate analytical and material characterization equipment, generate high quality data, and perform basic analysis of the data generated.
• Assist senior R&D Personnel to develop manufacturing procedures for new products and work collaboratively at plant trials with plant engineers and quality control managers. Demonstrated knowledge of basic process steps for plant trials.
• Adhere to Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) practices and participate in QMS audits. Perform laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Assist in providing technical support for marketing, sales, and customer support including planning/conducting product demonstrations for customers, trade shows, etc.
• Adhere to laboratory safety practices and participate in all safety and housekeeping initiatives.
• Demonstrate ability to independently assemble information for and generate highly effective written reports and oral presentations to communicate within R&D and with cross-functional teams.

**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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Salary

$65,000 - $100,000

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) plans
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field with 5 years’ experience of relevant experience.
• A passion for chemistry, science, problem solving, and creativity.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• A breadth of technical knowledge and a keen interest in learning from others.
• Possess innovation skills evident as risk taking, result seeking, and idea integration.
• Hands-on bench experience with various chemistries (latex, moisture curing, reactive, etc.) in sealants, adhesives, coatings, repair or related field.
• Bench chemistry experience and familiarity with various analytical techniques; wet chemistry, titrations, microscopy, rheology, thermal analysis, tensile testing, etc.
• Experience operating lab scale mixing equipment as well as lab scale analytical and testing apparatus.

**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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