Job DescriptionAs our
R&D Scientist you will be to innovate, scale up, and commercialize existing and new cost-effective quality technology by contributing technical expertise to the corporate planning process, quickly responding to market opportunities, and defending the corporation against competitive threats.
Technology Competency:
The R&D Scientist candidate will demonstrate and apply the following skills to their work.
- Strong understanding of Scientific Methodology. Hypothesis driven research and problem-solving capability using experimental design, data analysis and documentation.
- Coating Chemistries: alkyd, acrylic, epoxy, urethane, phenolic, polyaspartics and sil(ox)anes etc.
- Coating Formulation Science: Lead the design, development, and optimization of aerosol coating formulations, including paints, sprays, and specialty coatings for various consumer applications both solvent borne and waterborne
- Utilize in-depth knowledge of aerosol technology, including propellant systems, valve systems, and spray mechanisms, to develop high-performance products.
- Analytical science and material science with an emphasis on structure-property relationship
Technical Leadership:
- Ability to develop and implement project plans and timelines while managing multiple high level projects. Measuring progress and providing updates in alignment with marketing
- Demonstrated capability of becoming a vocal and influential voice in project planning and deliverables together in collaboration with a cross functional team
- Ability to make strategic decisions (technical and staff utilization) and influence leaders and scientist to execute those initiative while managing business strategy and value creation
- Outstanding technical skills, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills. The R&D Scientist must demonstrate and apply the following skills.
- Drive product innovation by researching and integrating new raw materials, technologies, and methodologies into aerosol formulations to enhance performance, durability, and user experience.
- Proven track record of identifying, researching and prototyping innovative ideas.
- Address and resolve complex formulation and application challenges, including issues related to stability, compatibility, and application efficacy
- Continuous learning and intimate awareness of open literature and competitive landscape
- The R&D Scientist works to assist in the allocation of resources towards initiatives by working with the leadership team to identify long term platform strategies
- The R&D Scientist demonstrates the ability to have influence in decision making and a demonstrated ability to communicate with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams, leadership and the external scientific community
Organization Leadership:
The R&D Scientist should exhibit the following attributes:
- Agility to respond to emerging business needs with strong management of change skills
- Builds strong partnerships internally within R&D, internal functions (marketing, manufacturing, sourcing, etc.) and externally (vendors, customers, etc.)
- Manage high stakes and challenging situations with all levels of the organization
- Assess the organizational processes and develop new processes to improve efficiency and quality
- Demonstrate strong career ambition - potential to become a top leader
- Strong business acumen
Education Guidelines
- BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials, or other equivalent scientific field required
- MS or PhD strongly preferred
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers (9.5) paid holidays and (2) floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
