Research Scientist (Analytical group) (67170)
Research Scientist (Analytical group) (67170)
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Research Scientist: Analytical Laboratory Americas
SITUATION IN ORGANISATION
Reporting to: Manager Analytical Laboratory Americas
Location: Wauwatosa WI
JOB DIMENSIONS
For the activities indicated below this role will be a senior cross-functional technical resource in Bostik R&Ds Analytical Laboratory in Wauwatosa WI
Leads and defines opportunities to refine and grow current skill sets in R&D Analytical
Can effectively engage business and technical resources to interpret to solve and to communicate complex technical problems
Can independently balance time on supporting immediate versus longer term projects continuously seeks opportunities to refine and grow current skills and can provide technical mentorship to R&D Analytical staff
ACTIVITIES
Key technical activities:
Aligned to Bostik business needs can design and perform characterization methods and other related analytical techniques. These techniques include rheological thermal chromatographic spectral and microscopy for qualitative and quantitative analysis
Develops and understands scope and limitations of analytical techniques
Develops test calibration and verification procedures
Can provide input to the Laboratory Manager on selection and purchase of analytical instrumentation and services
Can manage maintenance and repair of Analytical equipment and serve as a point of contact with equipment vendors
Key leadership activities:
Can serve as Analytical project team leader and be a point of contact with customers
Skilled at applying or extending R&D Analytical capabilities into new service capabilities
Trains and develops other resources as appropriate while participating in R&D team activities
Proactively identifies opportunities to improve R&D Analytical work processes workplace safety and Analytical Laboratory documentation
CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
The context and environment of this role are:
Must effectively execute in a collaborative team environment while balancing time on strategic research projects with shorter-term immediate technical support requests
Must demonstrate expertise in technical capabilities supporting multiple chemistries/product families in multiple business units with independent aggressive business plans
Must provide interpretative data analysis of results from R&D Analytical from collaborating Bostik and Arkema Analytical teams outside Wauwatosa from outsource laboratories and from customers
PURPOSE
Provide technical leadership in Bostik R&D Analytical function through proven experience in (i) characterization and related analysis methods and (ii) interpretative review of analytical data.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Proven relevant experience in managing multiple complex projects in an industrial laboratory. Experience with characterization of chemistries relevant to Bostik is required. Bachelors degree in Analytical Chemistry / Materials Characterization (or similar) with at least 5-years experience or Graduate degree in Analytical Chemistry / Materials Characterization (or similar) with relevant experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with multiple functions/geographies and multiple levels of education and technical expertise.
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Employment Type
Full Time
