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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

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• Conceptualize, plan and implement process development projects relevant to adhesives & construction polymers manufacturing processes.

• Provide technical expertise in emulsion polymerization (XSB, Acrylics and HSL) and chemical plant processes in support of NAFTA manufacturing units, R&D scientists, and business units. Apply computer modeling skills in simulation of emulsion polymerization processes for both problem solving and process optimization.

• Supervise development laboratory operations

• Interpret chemical analytical data and applications data. Analyze interaction between formulation variables, process conditions, and final product properties.

Required:

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering or directly related field with a minimum of 10 years experience. Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or directly related field with experience is strongly preferred.

• 5 years experience in process engineering, polymerization operations, or polymer research.

• Ability to manage technical projects consistent with business strategy.

• Skilled in calculus, discrete mathematics, and numerical methods.

• Good written and oral communication skills. Good inter-personal and presentation skills.

• Basic understanding of process equipment design including pumps, polymerization reactors, pressure relief valve sizing, material balances, instrument specifications, and heat exchangers.

• Ability to perform multivariate analysis.

• Java, C , Visual basic or object oriented programming required, as well as advanced Microsoft Excel.

• Experience in safety and quality management.

Desired:

• Background in polymer chemistry, free radical polymerization.

• PLC or DCS programming experience.

• Colloidal physics experience.

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

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