Senior Lubricant Formulation Scientist

Are you passionate about Formulation Science?  Enjoy traveling to England?  This is an exciting opportunity to bring your formulation skills to develop complex formulas for industrial applications.  Use DOE and Stage Gate to lead and manage projects.  You have skills in working independently yet enjoy collaborating with other Scientists to bring products to market.  This company has amazing benefits also!  Apply today!

Conducts complex and/or non-standard research, development, and/or performance testing activities to meet stated objectives of the respective SBU.  May act as overall or technical project lead and direct the work of other technical team members assigned to the project.  High level of communication and presentation skills required.  Often responsible for multiple projects of varying complexity occurring at same time.

Responsibilities:

• Performs and/or manages formulation, and/or testing activities to meet established project objectives. Effective use and leadership of the company Product Development Process.  Designs approach, test plans, and milestones to project completion
• Evaluates and interprets data, performance, and deliverables. Provides recommendations to R&D and project leaders regarding results, deliverables, progress and challenges.  Identifies and eliminates hurdles to successful project completion.  Conducts special projects as assigned
• Participates in technical and/or project reviews and present findings as appropriate. Engages with assigned teams and cross-functional stakeholders, such as business, process, marketing, etc.  Assists in determining future direction
• Complete complex analytical testing procedures, in-depth analysis and interpretation and provide a detailed and accurate test report to the customer in a timely manner. Evaluate all test/project data to ensure accuracy, completeness and reasonability of conclusions
• Complete collation of data, final interpretation and written test reports. Consult with the customer as necessary to review and explain results, offer insight and analytical perspective and ensure that project goals are being met
• Lead or direct special research projects independently. Oversee technical activities and/or supervise technical team members assigned to the projects
• Understand, comply, and promote safe laboratory and work practices, including appropriate safety regulations and procedures
• Assure that complete documentation is maintained on ISO or Quality System related activities. Participate in Quality System related activities and maintain an up-to-date understanding of the Quality System functions & responsibilities
• Represent company in technical conferences, societies and other industry activities. Maintain adequate level of technical expertise and self-development through study, seminars, etc.  Stay informed of advanced developments inside and outside of the company
• Participate in IP activities as required, including competitor reviews, freedom to practice assessments, patent filings, invention disclosures, etc.

**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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Salary

$115,000 - $130,000

Technical Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable chemistry and/or engineering principles and application in a research and development environment friendly acquired after at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Advanced degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Experience directly related to applicable Lubricant product or product category
• Strong skills in DOE, Stage Gate methods of product development

**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:  315.24SK
#LI-SK1