Senior TS&D Chemist – Architectural Coatings

Reporting to the Coatings Application Group Leader, will be responsible for the following:

• Responsible for connecting customers to innovative solutions through the formulation of existing commercial products and the development of new products
• Responsible for identifying new technologies relevant to business needs and supporting customer specific programs
• Responsible for leading projects to develop and commercialize new products
• Responsible for driving successful technical interactions with at least one key commercial account

Key Activities and Responsibilities:

• Development / Commercialization of New Products (50%)
• Responsible for the development and commercialization of new technologies and product concepts that provide differentiated performance in the marketplace
• Seeks to implement innovative solutions to problems and generate technical tools through formulations development, customer / industry understanding, and project leadership
• Directs project teams in the execution of project plans
• Ensure formulation, execution, documentation and reporting of high-quality experimental designs
• Work with Synthesis and Process implementation teams to ensure alignment and delivery of technical goals, strategies and coordination of appropriate resources across the cross-functional team
• Monitors technical literature to develop strong understanding of relevant external technologies and leverage to internal needs
• Fosters an interdependent safety culture in all activities; ensures safe operations in all activities
• Development of project plans, technical approaches, timelines, deliverables and IP strategy for assigned projects
• Ensures high level of technical excellence through sound use of scientific principles, critical though, creative problem solving, analytical thinking, open and honest communication of best practices
• Supports stage-gate process through project management, tracking and reporting practices
• Customer Interaction (50%)
• Key technical link between our customers and R&D
• Seen as the technical face for Coating Resins at our customers
• Prepare timely project updates, presentations, and reports to peer and business stakeholders; ensures completion of formal reports upon completion of projects
• Documents experimental work and ensures the timely filing of invention disclosures and patent applications
• Provides regular updates of individual projects through monthly reviews, technical reviews, stage-gate reviews. Reports progress to management versus goals
• Supports business strategies at key customers through participation in customer interfaces
• Liaises with global teams to understand regional customer needs and provide solutions
• Identify and establish opportunities for technical exchange and collaboration between internal and external groups to enhance capabilities and knowledge; maintains a strong technical network
• Translate business goals to identify potential projects. Develops and refines project ideas and submits them to management for consideration
• Earn the role of subject matter expert within business and wider corporation; influences project team colleagues (R&D, Business) and internal and / or external customers
• Mentors peers and junior technical personnel

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

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Technical Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science/Engineering, Material Science or related field required
• 10+ years of experience in formulation and/or applications development experience required. Experience in house paint highly preferred.  OR MS with at least 5 years
• Demonstrated track record of technical success, technical knowledge and publications. Project Management experience
• Excellent understanding of the coatings industry and good business acumen
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Strong communication skills required

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

JO:  1023.22SK
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