Waterborne Resin Synthesis Chemist - US Green Card or Citizens ONLY

If you’re a MS Chemist with a couple of years’ experience developing waterborne resins, or a new PhD in Organic or Polymer Chemistry trained in waterborne polymer synthesis, this could be an incredible opportunity to work alongside an industry expert before retirement! This is a very stable company with extremely low turnover. Midwest location, reasonable cost of living yet access to big city living options!This Chemist plays a critical role in advancing corporate objectives through the development, commercialization, and industrialization of new products, while also supporting and enhancing existing technologies.Chemists apply high-quality laboratory practices alongside a broad range of technical skills to solve complex challenges. These may include new product and process development, product and process optimization, support for existing products, raw material evaluations, plant operations assistance, customer formulation support, and general technical service. They are expected to work independently with minimal supervision, while actively collaborating with other R&D team members, cross-functional company departments, and customers.Laboratory Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited ToPreparing chemical formulations and prototypes via synthesis or blendingCreating test articles using customer-relevant processesConducting chemical analyses, quality control testing, mechanical property evaluations, and application testingWhile Senior Chemists may specialize in a particular technology area, they are expected to work across multiple chemistries, processes, applications, and markets based on evolving business needs.Key Responsibilities Health, Safety and Quality:Performs work in accordance with local, state and federal regulations including OSHA, DOT and EPA and the appropriate company Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) ensuring personal and team safetyRecognizes personal and legal responsibility regarding compliance with rules and regulations, standards and company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management SystemMaintains housekeeping in individual and shared workspacesConducts inspections as assignedEnsures that others meet health and safety standards. Provides guidance when neededLeads safety topic(s) in weekly safety meetingParticipates in the following as needed: Health and Safety Committee, Review of chemical hygiene plan, Job safety analysis (JSA), Risk assessments, Incident investigations, Management of change (MOC)Lab / Project WorkConducts lab / project work related to one or more of the following: Product / process development (synthesis and/or blending), plant support, chemical analyses and mechanical testing, customer formulation assistance or purchasing supportMaintains lab equipment through preventative maintenance, verification, and calibrationReports any equipment malfunctionsEnsures that lab equipment inventory is maintainedExecutes experiments and tests following established test methods to ensure repeatable, reliable resultsWorks Independently ToUnderstand requirements of each project including benefits and risks. Interacts with other functions as necessary to resolve questionsPlan experiments identifying and evaluating multiple input variablesDevelop test methods as neededCreate schedule based on project priorities and meet deadlinesDemonstrate critical thinking and ability to analyze results. Demonstrates ability to understand multiple variable relationships and their effects on resultsWrite technical reports and/or create presentations summarizing resultsRecommend next actions to multi-functional project teamEnter / maintain projects on company’s project request systemSeeks feedback and input from customers and/or appropriate company functions / management required to drive projects to completionProduct / Process DevelopmentDevelops improved product / processes that are commercially successful. Support scale-up / transfer of product to manufacturing. Supports customer trials as applicableDevelops multiple technically successful improved products / processes covering multiple chemistries, processes, application areas or marketsConducts basic literature searches for internal and external sources to assist with project planning and generate product / process development ideasInitiates exploratory projects to investigate potential innovative products or processesParticipates as a team member on New Business Development / Stage-Gate projects or acts as the R&D representative on multifunctional projectsPlant SupportProvides technical support to manufacturing sites for commercial products covering multiple chemistries, processes, application areas or marketsApproves plants to make new / transferred products, in-country, in region or between regionsDetermines work-off plans for off-specification materialAdjusts process parameters to facilitate process improvements related to quality, cycle time, etc.Has in-depth knowledge of company manufacturing processes, site capabilities, and site personnelProvides in-person support at a plant for scale-up or process improvement workParticipates in plant quality meetingsHas knowledge of manufacturing processes, site capabilities, and site personnelCustomer Formulation Assistance (as applicable)Assists company customers with creating formulations using company productsUnderstands components used in external customer product formulations including their function, typical levelsFormulates products resembling what is produced by company’s customer for testing / comparison of company and/or benchmarking of competitive productsAssists customers with product formulationPurchasing Support Qualifies raw materials by:Reviewing raw material usageCreating a test plan based on key properties / functionsConducting lab / project work as described aboveInforming Procurement of project resultsCompleting SAP tasks as neededOperational KnowledgeOrders raw materials and finished goods with supervisor approvalOrders lab supplies with supervisor approvalAble to find / view test methods, work instructions, forms and other documents in SharePointAble to request physical or analytical testingHas a working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and WordAble to find basic information in SAP including BOM’s, inspection plans, inventories, orders, etc.Able to find technical documents in the Company App and Host 2 Bulletin SystemWorks with Technical Assistance / Technical Writer to create technical datasheets for new productsIndependently completes R&D portion of frontline scale-up process for formula revision or new product creationAble to use Bom CALC, Product Vision or other formulation toolAware of statistical analysis software availability and capabilities. Demonstrated ability to apply to development, plant support and/or technical assistance workTrainer / MentorProvides training on synthesis, formulation, or application processes for one or more technology areas or market applications. Training to include how-to as well as knowledge of underlying science. Training may be for junior team members. R&D members from other groups, operations or commercial personnel or customer personnelSalary$90,000 - $100,000BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave, 401(k), Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (PPO, HAS, FSA), Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Performance-Based Bonus OpportunitiesSkills / Qualifications RequiredPhD Chemist newer graduate, or MS with at least two years of relevant industry experienceExperience in synthesis of polyester, vinyl ester, urethane, and / or epoxy polymersExperience in synthesis of waterborne binders and sizing chemistries, emulsions, and styrene free resins preferredFamiliarity with TSCA, literature search, patent processIf you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.JO: 52.26SK