R&D Specialist II - Chemist

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Job Purpose

The Chemist/Specialist II owns the execution of defined pieces of a project or Lab Work Request assigned to the Aerospace solution laboratory under the supervision of a project leader or manager. A Chemist II anticipates or suggests work required or follow-up experiments to achieve an objective.

Key Responsibilities

The Chemist II is a highly motivated person with a problem solving and customer-oriented mindset that supports the lab work necessary for new product introduction, raw material changes, product testing, and root cause analysis. S/He initiates networking within the technical group when needed.

The Chemist II performs each essential duty safely, satisfactorily, and in a timely manner.

• Understand the purpose of formulation components and reformulate to solve straightforward customer (internal/external) problems with minimal supervision
• Manage the assigned LWR /projects, including timeline and planning, on a weekly timescale
• Provides data-driven insights to support diagnostics and resolution of issues in manufacturing, application, and formulation
• Summarize test data in the form of spreadsheets, reports, and presentation; draws conclusions
• Infer next course of experimental actions from completed testing and results
• Update and raise flags on projects; anticipate and mitigate delays
• Represent R&D and work effectively with cross-functional groups including but not limited to quality control and pilot plants
• Follows safe work practices for personal and equipment safety, in both
  
  

the laboratory and in the field. End results are zero or minimum safety incidents and a

clean, orderly working environment

• Works according to quality standards as set by Lab management (for example ISO 9001)
• Maintains detailed technical records in the form of electronic Notebooks and/or Computer Databases
  
  

Job Requirements

Academic education level (BS, MS or higher) in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering – or comparable experience/working level.

The Chemist II exhibits the following skills and behaviors:

• Conform with all site and laboratory safety requirements and policies, including participation in AkzoNobel safety programs including audits, safety meetings, and demonstrating safe practices and behaviors
• Clearly communicate using the scientific process of hypothesis, method, results, and initial conclusions
• Effective interpersonal skills, keeping direct manager and team members informed of key milestones
• Able to work at least at a basic level in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate continuous commitment to business goals and initiatives as sole contributor
• Able to lift up to 25-40 lbs, work with and reach for hazardous materials located at higher shelves, wear a respirator and safety shoes for extended periods of time during a day, able to stand on feet and spray paint for the entire duration of a day
  
  

Prerequisites:

• 4-year degree in a laboratory science, preferably chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering
• Some work experience in the chemistry or the coatings industry is preferable, though appropriate academic experience can be substituted
• Knowledge of SAP beneficial
• Knowledge of milling equipment beneficial
• Excellent background in chemistry/polymers
• Excellent verbal and written communication
  
  

Rewards & Benefits

The salary range for these skills is: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00.  In good faith, we anticipate relying on this range when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Medical insurance with HSA

• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Annual bonus
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Generous vacation, personal, and holiday pay
• Paid Parental leave
• Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
• Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee referral bonus
  
  

Competencies

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Acquiring Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Requisition ID: 44376