Croda · 14 hours ago
Lead Applications Scientist
Salinas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
10+ years expCroda is a global leader in specialty chemicals, dedicated to developing innovative and sustainable solutions. The Lead Applications Scientist will focus on product development and maintenance, ensuring competitiveness and quality standards while providing technical support and training to various teams.
ChemicalConsumerInnovation Management
Responsibilities
Participate in development of research program strategies. Support the goals of INCOTEC Worldwide. Maintain regular communication with other INCOTEC and Croda locations
Plan, execute, interpret, and evaluate prioritized formulation, coating, disinfecting and/or priming research projects, using all available resources efficiently. Verifying that all ideas, projects, and experiments are recorded in the worldwide R&T database. Provide necessary documentation, resources, and support for the team to complete research program
Effectively release new products in the marketplace by providing production with concise work instructions, technical support, and quality standards. Sales and Marketing with technical service and counsel
Lead new product development and proposal of original solutions by communication with sales/marketing, customers, global colleagues, market evaluation, and regulation
Take a leading role in the improvement of current products or technologies and their use in production, marketing, and sales. Analyze product quality and examine product deviations working to bring resolution and closure to the deviation
Continually update sales/marketing and global colleagues on project progress and team updates and projects
Provide leadership, training, and development of application scientists/technicians and other staff members. Must be an advocate and connection for team to higher levels of INCOTEC/Croda network
Attend trade shows and field days and visit customers and suppliers to build technical capability and market knowledge
Draft, edit, and approve technical presentations, technical reports, project proposals, and customer work requests
Research program strategies
Project assignment and project direction
Complete monthly reports and presentations related to the department
Complete a yearly report related to the department for the yearly quality system review
Assist with Company tours, product brochures, and customer meetings as needed
May or may not be required to manage staff, the nature of which would be predominantly at the supervisory level. For more experienced individuals, this may involve performance appraisal and recruitment. However, ultimate responsibility for people management resides with the Team Leader/Manager
Qualification
Required
10 or more years of related experience (bachelor)
5 or more years of related experience (masters)
3 or more year of related experience (PhD)
University degree in chemistry, biochemistry, agronomy, biology, microbiology, plant science or related field
Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language
Excellent communication skills; strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate across multiple technical levels
Ability to communicate with global colleagues
Ability to train, manage, stimulate, and motivate individuals as well as groups in a professional manner, and to those who have less background, training, and experience
Demonstrated ability to think analytically, precisely, and creatively
Ability to delegate some research responsibilities to maintain deadlines
Strong leadership, organizational, communication and human relations skills are an absolute necessity
Must have excellent laboratory skills while maintaining a clean working environment
Ability to prioritize multiple projects in fast-paced business. Ability to adjust based on business needs and resources available
Able to walk, sit, and/or stand for a minimum of 8 hours per day
Required to move across production areas on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders
Benefits
Additional compensation, such as annual bonuses or other incentives, may be offered based on eligibility and company policies.
Company
Croda
Since 1925 we have been the name behind sustainable, high-performance ingredients and technologies in some of the world’s most successful brands: creating, making and selling speciality chemicals that are relied on by industries and consumers everywhere.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.9MKey Investors
UK Government
2022-03-31Grant· $20.9M
1964-06-10IPO
Leadership Team
Micheal D. Patterson
Human Resources Partner
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