Research and Development Chemist III

5 days ago


Hickory, United States RCM Life Sciences and IT Full time
Permanent Placement
Title or Role: Research and Development Engineer Scientist III
Compensation: $85,000 to $100,000 - plus benefits, commensurate with experience
Location: Hickory, NC

Company Description:
Our client is recognized as a leading manufacturer of protective materials for high reliability applications throughout the world. If you are looking for an incredibly stable company that continues to show outstanding expansion to new markets, then apply now. This is your chance to put your talents and experience to work for a company that offers excellent personal growth, great benefits and support. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity before someone else does.

Position Description:
The objective of this position is to provide Project Leadership for multiple assigned technical projects conducted within the R&D department. This will be accomplished under the close guidance of management and other more senior R&D staff members.
Under the direction and guidance of the R&D Manger, the R&D scientist is responsible for product development and technical service for the polymeric microspheres and water-based polyurethane dispersion businesses. The R&D scientist will be responsible to complete assigned projects with minimal supervision while promoting a safe work environment. The scientist will engage in laboratory work to expand, coat, and test the microspheres as well as plan, lead and analyze production trials. For the polyurethanes, scientist will engage in laboratory work to synthesize and test the microspheres as well as plan, lead and analyze production trials
This position offers the potential for career development with acquisition of new skills. A high degree of personal initiative and advanced interpersonal skills are needed to perform this job effectively. The position requires interaction with other employees as well as suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities:
  • Troubleshooting and Support: Support and collaborate with all individuals within the company as necessary and recommended to achieve the results required by assigned projects. Organize and convene additional meetings as necessary to achieve project success and recommend external meetings and conferences. Conduct literature searches, including related technical papers, patents, and others, as needed.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Lead the Design and Development efforts on a number of assigned projects, working under close coordination with R&D management and senior R&D staff. Recommend, plan, execute, generate or obtain results, and evaluate the data from all experiments (lab and/or production scale) agreed upon with management input. Prepare all required reports as directed. Recommend additional reports as may be advantageous.
  • Maintenance: Maintain detailed laboratory records. Comply with our client's Design Control Procedure requirements. Comply with all Safety requirements.

Qualifications:
  • The educational and industrial experience required of this job grade
  • Excellent data analysis skills to form solid conclusions
  • Exceptional communication skills (both written and oral)
  • Fluency in using contemporary and relevant software such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and other similar tools
  • The self-motivation and ability to operate routinely in a fast-paced environment as demonstrated from previous experience
  • Recognized ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with other departments and R&D colleagues to achieve successful commercialization of projects within the timelines required.
  • Recognized/demonstrated success in the effective completion of projects
  • Recognized expertise in the resident technology for the relevant Business Unit

Education & Certifications:
  • BS or higher degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or related field. If BS - 5 to 10 years of experience required. If PhD - 1 to 2 years is required.

Benefits:
  • 401K
  • Medical / Dental / Vision

Equal Opportunity Statement:
RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay Transparency:
RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices.

Disclaimer:
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

About RCM:
RCM is a leading provider of Business, IT, and Engineering Services to over 1,000 clients in the commercial marketplace. RCM partners with clients to define, implement and manage a broad range of technologies across multiple platforms, systems, and networks. Our broad geographic presence ensures that a proven and reliable tactical and strategic capability is available and deployable virtually everywhere in North America.

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