R&D Scientist Aerosols

Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are. After all in the beginning our founder sea captain Robert Fergusson didnt particularly care about paint. When he founded our company in 1921 he just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution. Today that discovery is Rust-Oleum Corporation.

The same passion that drove the Captain to spend his next few years creating the worlds first rust-preventative paint still drives us today. When we see a problem we work diligently until weve perfected a solution which has led to some of the most cutting edge durable and innovative products in the industry. Our creative and talented team of over 2000 people across every corner of the world help us remain the global leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.

As 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