Construction Scientist

East Windsor, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

Elementis is a global specialty chemical company with 1300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis we bring a distinctive combination of expertise innovation and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow surface modification and formulation with access to unique natural materials Elementis delivers unique chemistry sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets including cosmetics anti-perspirants decorative and industrial coatings automotive and ceramics.

Job Description Summary

The construction Scientist will be responsible for hands-on lab work and completion of product application testing in the CASE and related market areas. A key focus of this position will be applying experience in applications for adhesives sealants construction and related products and their market applications. The project work will involve evaluating Elementis products in the various formulations for the purposes of new product development generation of market sales data and providing test data towards customers product application issues and needs.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

* Hands-on lab work in the preparation of formulations and testing of adhesives sealants rheological intermediate gels and optionally cementitious materials.

* Evaluation of the physical properties of the liquid formulations the bulk cured materials and substrate bonded materials for some projects.

* Evaluate the quality and application performance of new product candidates as part of the new product development process.

* Investigate troublesome production Lots of existing products for quality and performance issues.

* Participate as needed in developing performance data of products to assist sales and marketing efforts.

* Support the site and shipment of chemicals and hazardous materials as needed- Training to be provided

* Maintaining a record of all lab project work (lab notebook or electronic notebook compiling MS Word completion project reports summarizing lab results monthly reports).

* Maintaining a safe working environment in the lab and attending safety training sessions.

* Conducting assigned projects and communicating results to the supervisor.

* Maintaining lab equipment replacing consumables and chemicals. As needed monitor test methods specifications and processes to ensure compliance and applicability.

* Ensure that the projects status and needs are communicated with the manager.

Additional Job Description

Education & Skills:

* Preferred: Bachelors degree in Chemistry Polymer Chemistry Coatings Chemical Engineering or other related sciences (graduates of coatings related programs are preferred).

* 3-15 yrs experience in CASE & construction area formula preparation and evaluation experience.

* Experience with adhesives sealants mortars grouts cement concrete and composites of various chemistries will be helpful.

* Possess excellent scientific analytical and reasoning skills.

* Effective in communication skills.

* Works well in a team environment and does mentoring of coworkers.

* Capable with Office 365 (Word PowerPoint Excel Teams Outlook). Design Expert (experimental design/DOE) experience would be a plus.

* Proactive highly enthusiastic and energetic.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer Elementis does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individuals race color religion gender national origin age disability sexual orientation marital status veteran status arrest record citizenship or other category protected by federal state or local laws.

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About UsElementis is a global specialty chemical company with 1300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis we bring a distinctive combination of expertise innovation and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance t...