Sr. Product Development Chemist

About the Role

Works with customers and AR teams to identify unmet needs, collect design input, and develop new product design strategies. Serves as the technical and laboratory lead in developing new polymers, robust products, and basic production processes that can be successfully commercialized.

Responsibilities

• Conducts required laboratory work, including polymerization, formulation, coating, and testing.
• Develops new products that lead to sustainable commercial revenue.
• Functions as a technical lead on product development teams.
• Develops design strategies based on robust design input.
• Meets technical commitments to complete project progression dates and milestones.
• Contributes to product scale-up and development through reproducibility and validation testing support.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of required chemical and physical test methods.
• May supervise and teach other laboratory staff.
• Ensures proper disposal of hazardous waste into labeled containers and drums.
• Interfaces with customers on new product applications.
• Collaborates with associates from other departments as needed (e.g., cross-functional teams).
• Documents lab work in electronic notebooks and project reports.
• Performs all duties consistent with established AR guidelines, ISO-9001, and elements of GMP deemed necessary to support the business (as outlined in the Quality Manual).
• Actively complies with and endorses Department and Company objectives.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in chemistry, polymer science, or materials science; adhesive polymerization, formulation, and coating experience preferred.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal or no supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to use sensitive test equipment.
• Ability to employ statistical analysis techniques.
• Ability to manage and supervise laboratory staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of AR information.
• Must communicate fluently in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of computers and related word processing, spreadsheet, and email software (Microsoft preferred).