R&D Scientist & Technical Leader - Waterborne

Job-:
Research and Development

Location:

Pleasant Prairie, WI, United States Workplace:
On-site

Schedule:

Full time, Day Posted:
We are seeking an R&D Scientist and Technical Leader, a critical role within our R&D organization. If you have expertise in waterborne chemistry and formulations knowledge in both architectural and industrial products, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for. You should also have an expert level of technical knowledge with a strong track record of product and process development, innovation, and commercialization in coating technologies.

You must also possess strong, demonstrated competencies and experience in project management accompanied by people and organizational leadership skills.

Technology Knowledge:

Expertise in broad ranges of coating chemistries particularly acrylic, epoxy, urethane, polyaspartics and sil(ox) anes etc.

Expertise in application and formulation science for various coating systems of primer, basecoat, topcoat systems for liquid waterborne, solvent borne and  2K coatings along with expert understanding of DIY, Contractor, and OEM Coatings.

Strong command on analytical methods and structure-property relationship

Expert understanding of manufacturing process and product development

Technical Leadership:

Action Oriented - ability to make strategic decisions (technical and staff utilization) and influence leaders and scientist to execute those initiative while managing business strategy and value creation Demonstrated skillset and track record in creating an environment to scout new ideas and innovation.

Continuous learning and intimate awareness of open literature and competitive landscape

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute project plan - time management, prioritization, managing the projects and R&D projects/teams and measuring progress.  Excellent effectiveness to allocate resources towards initiatives by working with cross-functional leadership

Demonstrated ability to communicate with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams, leadership and external scientific community.

People Leadership:

Outstanding personal and interpersonal skills – listening, compassion, motivating, inspiring, humor, patience, understanding diversity, negotiating etc.

Energetic, Driving and Inspiring Action oriented, perseverance and results driven

Demonstrates Courage Leadership (technical & managerial) command skills, conflict management

Continuous learning/growth and mentorship and teaching skills

Organization Leadership:

Ability to lead and interact with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization   Agility to respond emerging business needs - strong change of management skills

Managing high stakes and challenging situation with all levels of organizations

Using, assessing the organizational processes and developing new processes to improve efficiency and quality

Demonstrate strong career ambition – potential to become top leader.

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE:

Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.…