Research and Development Chemist

2 weeks ago

Reston, Virginia, United States SOPREMA USA Full time
Job Summary

The Research and Development Chemist is a key member of our team, responsible for leading projects related to the development of new products, improvement of existing products, and scientific support through laboratory studies and analyses of results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and manage projects, including development of new products and improvement of existing products.
  • Conduct laboratory studies and analyses of results to support project objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Sales, Technical, Marketing, and Production, to identify, justify, and commercialize R&D projects.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with other SOPREMA manufacturing sites worldwide to provide and receive technical support as needed.
  • Contribute to the raw material qualification approval process and determine tasks sequencing with respect to time and equipment constraints.
  • Use a creative approach in problem-solving and favor solutions that have a long-lasting impact.
  • Meet with current and potentially new raw material suppliers to continue projects' forward progression through investigation of alternate products.
  • Provide daily supervision and task management for R&D Technician, as needed.
  • Participate in special projects as outlined by Manager.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a chemical, plastics, rubber, textile, or related field, preferably chemistry.
  • Experience in formulating in a chemical Research & Development laboratory or related product development, with preferred emphasis in asphalt modification, acrylics, PMMA, polyurethanes, polyethers, silicones, or other liquid resins/coatings.
  • Excellent spoken and written communication abilities.
  • Ability to plan, manage, and prioritize multiple work assignments while achieving high throughput and meeting communicated deadlines.
  • Desire for continuing education, such as Master's Degree, Stage Gate process, Design of Experiments, Project Management, Time Management, etc.
  • Good computer skills, action/results-oriented, pay close attention to detail, and demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with all other levels of the organization and have a demonstrated orientation to teamwork principles.
  • Willingness to travel up to 7 days per year and accept limited evening and weekend work to accomplish project tasks.
Working Conditions and/or Physical Demands
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  • Ability to work in a laboratory environment, including related chemicals and equipment.
  • Ability to handle and lift heavy construction materials.
  • Ability to visit job sites that include the need to climb a ladder to access a roof, trench, or other locations with restricted physical access, as needed.

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