Chemist III Job

Chemist III

The ideal candidate will be a Chemist III for the Construction Business of the Dispersions and Pigments Group.

R esponsibilities include:

• Identify and conceive of ways to improve current products and processes by analyzing their performance, practically or theoretically, using available scientific and patent information.

• Formulate and execute self-conceived or assigned technical or research projects, usually complex in nature, to demonstrate the technical advantages of new or innovative products or processes either individually or as a member of a team.

• Devises tests, procedures and experiments, statistically designed if appropriate, in order to execute or assist in execution of technical and research projects.

• Writes comprehensive reports and evaluations on data obtained from experimentation and, if necessary, orally present observations, conclusions and recommendations to persons concerned; prepares invention records on sole or joint inventions in areas of the company's interests, Prepare original papers for presentation or publication if within security and policy restrictions.

• Direct and provide required training for the work of one or more technicians.

• Cooperate with technical services/manufacturing in furnishing technical assistance to demonstrate the usefulness of Company products, and/or to solve field or other problems that might affect Company relations with customers or prospective customers.

• Becomes expert in one or more areas of technology relevant to the business.

• Plans and carries out the original part of exploratory self-conceived projects after which, if they receive proper approval, become part of the planned program.

• Contributes and adheres to Safety, Environmental standards of the Corporation, Division and location.

• Stays current with developments and innovations in the areas of polymer science/technology. Develops and maintains expert knowledge in the scientific field related to the program in hand, by reading journals, patents and internal reports, by attending conferences, courses and seminars.

• Performs special projects as requested and/or assigned.

• Stays abreast of advances in construction related formulations, applications, and technologies Contributes by periodically developing and implementing new innovations and improvements to the same - particularly those of interest to the EDC business and customer base."

The successful candidate:

• Plans and develops assigned work programs with minimal supervision.

• Participates in business, manufacturing or other cross-functional teams to plan and monitor the overall project portfolio.

• Functions in a highly diverse and ever-changing technological and business environment.

• Solves problems in conjunction with Technical Service or Manufacturing.

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 5 years minimum practical laboratory experience, to include 3 years of construction chemistry and formulation required. Masters Degree with 3 years minimum construction chemistry and formulation experience preferred.

• Basic knowledge of polymer/ emulsion technology (synthesis, manufacture, applications, etc.) is beneficial.

• Ability to utilize computer technology.

• Ability to organize time and be able to perform multiple routine and non-routine tasks in multiple functional areas, and to fully and professionally document (formal reports) and communicate key project work, in the form of presentations (verbal and written).

• A bility to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities.

• Ability to prepare laboratory documents (JSA's, Safety, ISO, Standard Test Procedures, etc.).

• Ability to train and/or direct technicians as a project leader.

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina - Charlotte
Other Locations :
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Organization: N-EDN-Dispersions&Pigments

0900634

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Job Segments: Chemical, Engineering