Albemarle Corporation · 2 weeks ago
Flame Retardant Applications and Customer Technical Service Director
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expAlbemarle Corporation is committed to transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for various industries. The Flame Retardant Applications and Customer Technical Service Director will manage research and development activities related to flame retardants, lead a team of technical professionals, and ensure customer service and regulatory support needs are met.
ChemicalConstructionCustomer ServiceManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead the FR Applications and Customer Technical Service group; maintaining a highly engaged team and ensuring that needs of the Enterprise are met
Ensure that innovation projects are appropriately staffed to meet project timelines, milestones, and priorities
Be a thought and practice leader for laboratory safety
Ensure that FR Customer Technical Service needs of the Enterprise are met
Ensure that technical support needs for FR product advocacy and regulatory affairs are met
Qualification
Required
Graduate degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
Deep technical knowledge of Chemistry and ability to fluidly discuss complex Chemistry concepts with experts both internally and externally
At least 7 years of industry experience with at least 2 years of those in an administrative leadership position
At least 2 years of experience in a customer-facing role
Experience leading technical teams
At least 2 years of experience managing complex research laboratories and ensuring compliance with EHS policies and procedures
Experience in the extrusion, compounding, molding and testing of plastics
Ability to successfully lead a team to achieve positive outcomes on short duration projects while continuing to progress longer duration projects in parallel
Proven project/program management experience
Ability to travel to customer sites or for other meetings
Preferred
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science or a related discipline
At least 10 years of industry experience with at least 3 years of those in an administrative leadership position
Knowledgeable about FR codes and standards
Direct experience in the formulation of flame retardants in organic polymers to meet FR codes and standards
Experience in the preparation and testing of printed circuit boards
Experience in formulating and testing plastics for wire and cable applications
Significant experience and understanding of Materials Science of organic polymers
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
Company
Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.24BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseUS Department of Energy
2024-03-04Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2023-09-12Grant· $90M
2022-10-19Grant· $150M
Leadership Team
Jerry Kent Masters
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Mummert
Chief Operations Officer
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