Lead Scientist, Color Technology 1

Saudi Basic Industries Corp.

$114K — $168K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Polymer, Physical/Chemistry, Material Science or Color Science, or MSc/BSc with >10 years relevant experience
  • Research experience in polymer degradation and accelerated weathering preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables
  • Prior experience leading R&D laboratories preferred
  • Strong technical communication and influencing skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of proprietary solutions for new products and technologies
  • Manage daily operations of the Global Weathering Lab, including project execution and maintenance
  • Collaborate with global commercial teams and customers on weathering expertise
  • Engage with standards organizations to influence industry practices
  • Oversee color technology platforms for engineering thermoplastics

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment in a global team
  • Opportunities for creative problem solving in color innovation
  • Engagement in meaningful projects addressing customer needs
  • Professional development with exposure to cross-functional teams
  • Chance to influence industry standards through engagement with committees
Full Job Description
Location:

USA-Selkirk

Salary Range:

$114,749 - $168,298

Job Summary

The Color & Light management team is part of SABIC Specialties Technology & Innovation organization and has teams in Bergen op Zoom (The Netherlands), Selkirk (USA), and Shanghai (China). The goal of the team is to create value for our customers through color innovation (supporting new product introductions, platform developments related to interaction of electromagnetic radiation with engineering plastics) and process excellence (productivity programs, strategic colorant and color processes).

How You Can Be the Impact
  • As part of the Color & Light Management team you will lead programs to develop proprietary solutions for customers resulting in new products, new platform technologies, and increased productivity.
  • Primary responsibilities will include leading the day-to-day, safe operations of SHPP's Global Weathering Lab, which includes project execution, instrument calibrations, maintenance, and managing various service contracts. This will also require extensive global interactions with Color and Product Technology, Commercial Teams, Product Management and ColorXpress* Services to execute various short, medium and long-term growth projects.
  • You will have significant interactions with the commercial teams & customers, providing weathering and molded-in-color expertise to help them solve their most challenging paint replacement problems. You will also lead our efforts to actively engage with and influence standards organizations and committees.
  • Part of your job will encompass leading color technology platforms related to the interactions of engineering thermoplastics with light offering proprietary solutions for our customers and resulting in new sustainable product and/or process introductions.
  • Ensure activities are compliant with safety, regulatory and intellectual property requirements.


What Matters to SABIC
  • The successful candidate will be a highly creative and self-motivated individual with exceptional project management, influencing and communication skills.
  • PhD. in Polymer, Physical or Organic Chemistry, Material Science or Color Science or MSc/BSc degree with >10 years or relevant experience. Prior research experience with polymer degradation and accelerated weathering of polymeric materials desired.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple, complex deliverables that require effective teamwork & communication with key stakeholders. Prior experience leading an R&D laboratory desired.
  • Ability to work in cross-functional and global teams.
  • Willingness to learn about Color Science and Technology.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated technical leadership through peer reviewed publications and presentations.
  • Six Sigma (DMAIC and DFSS) training/knowledge are preferred.


Eligibility Requirements
  • You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the "Apply Now/Apply" option on this page.
  • You must be 18 years or older.
  • This position does not offer sponsorship for work visas or authorization. Applicants must have the right to work in the United States without sponsorship, now and in the future, to be considered for this role.


Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work Monday - Friday during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

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