Rust-Oleum Corporation · 1 day ago
R&D Scientist & Technical Leader
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expRust-Oleum Corporation is seeking an R&D Scientist and Technical Leader, a critical role within their R&D organization. The position requires expertise in waterborne chemistry and formulations, with responsibilities including product and process development, innovation, and project management.
Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing
Responsibilities
Expertise in broad ranges of coating chemistries particularly acrylic, epoxy, urethane, polyaspartics and sil(ox)anes etc
Expertise in application and formulation science for various coating systems of primer, basecoat, topcoat systems for liquid waterborne, solventborne and 2K coatings along with expert understanding of DIY, Contractor, and OEM Coatings
Strong command on analytical methods and structure-property relationship
Expert understanding of manufacturing process and product development
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
Demonstrated skillset and track record in creating an environment to scout new ideas and innovation
Continuous learning and intimate awareness of open literature and competitive landscape
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute project plan - time management, prioritization, managing the projects and R&D projects/teams and measuring progress
Excellent effectiveness to allocate resources towards initiatives by working with cross-functional leadership
Demonstrated ability to communicate with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams, leadership and external scientific community
Outstanding personal and interpersonal skills – listening, compassion, motivating, inspiring, humor, patience, understanding diversity, negotiating etc
Energetic, Driving and Inspiring
Demonstrates Courage
Leadership (technical & managerial) command skills, conflict management
Continuous learning/growth and mentorship and teaching skills
Ability to lead and interact with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
Agility to respond emerging business needs - strong change of management skills
Managing high stakes and challenging situation with all levels of organizations
Using, assessing the organizational processes and developing new processes to improve efficiency and quality
Demonstrate strong career ambition – potential to become top leader
Qualification
Required
Expertise in waterborne chemistry and formulations knowledge in both architectural and industrial products
Expert level of technical knowledge with a strong track record of product and process development, innovation, and commercialization in coating technologies
Strong, demonstrated competencies and experience in project management accompanied by people and organizational leadership skills
Expertise in broad ranges of coating chemistries particularly acrylic, epoxy, urethane, polyaspartics and sil(ox)anes etc
Expertise in application and formulation science for various coating systems of primer, basecoat, topcoat systems for liquid waterborne, solventborne and 2K coatings along with expert understanding of DIY, Contractor, and OEM Coatings
Strong command on analytical methods and structure-property relationship
Expert understanding of manufacturing process and product development
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
Demonstrated skillset and track record in creating an environment to scout new ideas and innovation
Continuous learning and intimate awareness of open literature and competitive landscape
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute project plan - time management, prioritization, managing the projects and R&D projects/teams and measuring progress
Excellent effectiveness to allocate resources towards initiatives by working with cross-functional leadership
Demonstrated ability to communicate with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams, leadership and external scientific community
Outstanding personal and interpersonal skills – listening, compassion, motivating, inspiring, humor, patience, understanding diversity, negotiating etc
Energetic, Driving and Inspiring
Action oriented, perseverance and results driven
Demonstrates Courage
Leadership (technical & managerial) command skills, conflict management
Continuous learning/growth and mentorship and teaching skills
Ability to lead and interact with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
Agility to respond emerging business needs - strong change of management skills
Managing high stakes and challenging situation with all levels of organizations
Using, assessing the organizational processes and developing new processes to improve efficiency and quality
Demonstrate strong career ambition – potential to become top leader
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes
At least 4 years of technical supervisory or management experience with a diverse workforce
M.S. or equivalent science degree in Chemistry
Must possess a strong knowledge of organic chemistry, or related scientific field
Minimum 10 years technical experience in product development in specific area of expertise
Strong understanding of manufacturing, Quality assurance, scale up procedures, applications, raw materials purchasing, regulatory matters
Must be computer literate
2 to 3 years successful working experience with marketing group
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life
Disability
Business travel insurance
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Stock purchases
Generous PTO (vacation/sick days/parental leave)
10.5 paid holidays
1 floating holiday per year
401(k) plan
RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service
Company
Rust-Oleum Corporation
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1001-5000 employees
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