Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior R&D Chemist role will assist in the development of new silicone materials and processes by conducting research, analysis, synthesis, and experimentation. Moderate travel may be required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design product and process improvements.
• Maintain a laboratory notebook to track the results and data from laboratory experiments.
• Construct experimental set-ups and conduct related experiments and summarize and analyze experimental data.
• Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
• Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
• Assist with information for technical sales literature for CHT USA manufactured projects.
• Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
• Assist with in-house and off-site investigation of customer complaints and problems.
• Evaluate laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards and to make improvements as needed.
• Interface with the process development lab and assist the quality assurance department in matters of product specification, analytical methods and/or process development or improvements.
• Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analysis of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
• Analyze, summarize, and apply concepts in technical literature.
• Interact with internal and external customers
• Attend and present posters/papers at technical conferences
• Attend trade shows in support of commercial when required
• Active member of trade organizations, steering committees or regulatory committees
• All other duties, as assigned

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

1. PhD in chemistry (or related field) from an accredited college or university with silicone experience(preferred), or
2. M.S./B.S. from and an accredited college or university and 7 years of similar industrial chemistry related experience
3. ERP experience (preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

1. Capable of working independently to manage day-to-day tasks
2. Advanced user type understanding of the Microsoft Office 365 & Suites: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
3. Familiarity with an ERP solution (i.e. SAP, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, etc.)
4. Creativity in approaching complex challenges and problems

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

1. Ability to work effectively with team members who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines and communication styles
2. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; written and oral communication
3. Ability to handle a multitude of different situations; sometimes simultaneously
4. Strong organizational and time-management skills, including ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
5. Humble and willing to seek knowledge without hesitation

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