Senior Scientist - Polyurea Coatings
Job Description
Senior Scientist – Polyurea Coatings - U.S. Citizen or Resident Only
Our client is looking for a bright, hard-working scientist to join our dynamic research and development team. This role is responsible for leading the execution of laboratory work in the development of new products and reformulation efforts across a variety of product lines in polyurea/PUR roofing coatings, water/weather proofing, and green roof systems. The Sr. Scientist will work closely with value chain partners, commercial leadership, and technical leadership to support current business and influence technology development. The Sr. Scientist will monitor technical advances, trends, and environmental issues in the industry that may influence future product development direction. Some domestic travel may be required to support scale up of new products or to address issues with existing products. This position operates under the general guidance of the R&D Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
- Leading research activities on new and existing products as well as identifying and implementing new technologies within the R&D business group.
- Leading multiple New Product Development projects critical to support and grow building envelope business.
- Managing the technical projects from ideation through scale up to commercialization.
- Supporting the business through new product development, processing and performance improvement, raw material qualification and cost reduction projects.
- Collaborating with sales, marketing, manufacturing, purchasing, warranty departments on defined project priorities, project scope and future development directions.
- Documenting work in technical reports.
- Championing of safe workspaces and practices.
**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
$95,000 - $160,000 + 10% target bonus
Benefits
M/V/D/Life. 401k with 5% Match; FSA, HSA; Education Reimbursement; Formal Management Training Program.
Job Requirements
Technical Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Material Science (Adv Degree Welcomed)
BS: Minimum of 10 years of applicable experience required. Maybe less for Adv Degree. - Broad knowledge of polymer compounding in addition to interactions of the various raw materials in the thermoplastic formulations required.
- Commercialization experience of large area PU barrier applications.
- U.S. Citizen or Resident Only
**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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Meet Your Recruiter
Steve Sapita
Section Manager - Lab Industrial
SPECIALTIES: All Industrial Research & Development Laboratory related positions including: Formulation Chemist; Synthetic Chemist; R & D Leadership; Analytical Chemistry; Technical Service; Regulatory; Project Mangers; Process Chemistry; Environmental and Health; Quality Positions; Material Scientist.
EXPERIENCE: My area of specialty includes: Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Specialty Chemicals, Building Materials, Polymers, Petrochemical, Agrochemical; Surface Cleaners; Ink; Surfactants; Resins.
The levels of candidates that I place include Chemists; Sr Chemists; Innovation; Directors; Quality Professionals; Technical Service Professionals; Production Supervisors; EHS Specialists; Scientist; Regulatory Professionals; and Laboratory Support Personnel.
I’M IN THIS BUSINESS BECAUSE: There’s no better feeling than helping someone realize their potential by assisting them in advancing their career. I love making that connection! My goal is to consistently build long lasting relationships with both my clients and my applicants.
CLIENTS CAN COUNT ON ME BECAUSE: I pride myself on the quality of my work and I truly CARE about their needs. The better I know them, the better my understanding is as to who would fit their needs.