Scientist, Quality Engineering, Research Scientist

Are you looking for a new challenge? Passionate about innovation? Want to work for a global company that values integrity, teamwork, and loyalty?

At LATICRETE International, we aim to be the leading construction brand trusted globally for high-performance tile and stone installation systems and building finishing solutions. We’vebeen in business for over 65 years, family-ownedfor three generations, and can be found in over 100 countries.

We don't just make innovative, industry-leading products. Our purpose is to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, our partners, and the global communities in which we operate.

We are seeking passionate and ambitious employees who want to make a difference not just within our organization, but within their communities, our industry, and the world. If that sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? Join the family and expand your horizons!

Just some of our benefits :

• Medical
• Vision
• 401k
• 12 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Scientist is responsible for independently formulating and conducting analytical tests in accordance with ANSI, ISO, International standards, ASTM procedures and / or other accepted methods. The Scientist is also responsible for designing complex chemical studies and experiments on organic and / or inorganic compounds for other chemists in the team. This role is also responsible for in-depth analysis of data and accurately reporting results.

Scientists will demonstrate technical expertise and techniques in a specific area along with a complete understanding of projects. The scientist also demonstrates competency in planning research projects, production and Quality control. They are expected to train and work with chemists on assigned projects. Scientists are expected to use independent judgment within specific area to determine appropriate approach to project work.

Additionally, they must identify new materials and develop quality control tests for new products and maintain working knowledge of all analytical equipment, procedures and techniques.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary.

Design, Develop and Validate - (50%)

• Under general supervision, formulate products to meet specified requirements.
• Devise and conduct experiments to solve increasingly complex problems.
• Evaluate and suggest new raw materials through increasing communication with raw material suppliers.
• Review and perform competitive testing and analysis as required.
• Maintain a clean working laboratory environment as well as properly working equipment. Ensure that all instruments that required periodic calibration and validation requirements do so per laboratory calibration / validation procedures.
• Comply with all laboratory, company, state and federal safety regulations.

Provide Product Support - (20%)

• Maintain cooperative, professional attitude with all LATICRETE employees and customers.
• Support Technical Services requests to evaluate field complaints in specific area.
• Support Operations in evaluating product inconsistencies & providing disposition
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Communicate results within R&D, cross-functional departments and Stage Gate Review meetings.
• Help organize and participate in field trials as required.
• Interact with end-use customers and contractors to understand product usage, limitations, and needs.
• Assist and guide the production scale-up of new products developed :
  Write batching formulas for the production department based upon completed and approved laboratory formulations. Follow process through to full commercialization.
• Determine Quality Control parameters for product testing. Design Experiments for Chemists, review data and analyze results.

Data Analysis and Documentation - (10%)

• Responsible for documenting all work via approved methods and sharing developments via occasional technical presentations.
• Independently process, analyze, and…