Scientist II – Asphalt Emulsions

Must be US Citizen or Resident

Looking for a bright, hard-working scientist to join our dynamic research and development team.  This role is responsible for participating in the execution of laboratory work across a variety of product lines including asphalts.  The scientist is to assist with manufacturing of new and existing products, and to solve factory and field problems.  The scientist plans their work, under the guidance of senior scientists, to meet objectives established by R&D Director.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in the areas of formulation modifications and potential new product development
• Develop new applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs
• Summarize and communicate data results to the broader technology team and recommend new systems and processes to improve operations
• Document all work product in a clear and logical manner using standard scientific reports
• Provide input into quality control testing protocols as necessary

****If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Steve Sapita at ssapita@cps4jobs.com.

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Salary

$85,000 - $125,000

Benefits & Relo:  M/V/D/Life.  401k with 5% Match; FSA, HAS; Education Reimbursement; Formal Management Training Program.  Relocation will be a lump sum.

Technical Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Material Science, or equivalent
• The individual will have preferable 3+ years laboratory work experience formulating asphalt blends, and asphalt emulsions
• Familiar with ASTM and AASHTO standard methods
• The individual will have a track record of executing technology projects from inception through completion
• Demonstrated ability to take product concepts from the laboratory to the plant and ultimately to commercialization
• Comfortable working and communicating with Operations/Manufacturing to facilitate scale-up
• Possess an understanding of the chemistry, physical properties, processing and storage of finished product formulations and their potential utilization in other applications, as well as aging mechanisms
• Experience in DSC, TGA, DSR, Instron, latroscan, and SEM a plus

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Steve Sapita at ssapita@cps4jobs.com.

JO:  48.25SS
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