Lead Chemist

SACO AEI Polymers•Sheboygan, WI

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Utilizes sound technical knowledge of polymeric materials, polymer testing, and analytical techniques to lead projects that will focus on improve existing product performance, reducing cost, and developing new products. Will occasionally assist with project related lab work to perform routine and non-routine testing utilizing various analytical instruments and will continue writing detailed technical reports to communicate findings to Senior Management and Commercial Team.

Requirements

BS/BA Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology or Polymer Engineering
In depth understanding of statistical methods and experimental design techniques
Experience in writing lab/ technical reports
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with the MS Office suite of programs
Familiarity with polymer chemistry and synthesis
Base knowledge of appropriate scientific principles related to their core business unit work
Experience with DSC, TGA, Rheology (both Rotational and Capillary) and FTIR
Familiarity with polymer extrusion and compounding techniques, specifically Twin-Screw Extrusion, Farrel Continuous Mixing, Buss Co Kneader, and Single Screw Extrusion
Project Management Training / Experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment (specifically Polymers is a bonus)
Experience with in-depth Analytical techniques (i.e., HPLC, GC/MS, GPC etc.)
Advanced Degree in a scientific discipline
Lean Six Sigma Training

Responsibilities

Lead a portfolio of development and other projects as assigned
Utilize current internal work request and project management systems to execute projects
Follow-up and day to day engagement to ensure project roadblocks are overcome and timelines are maintained and pushed
Host project meetings and cross functional project reviews
Follow projects through their entire lifecycle from idea through verification and validation
Occasional travel to end use customer plant locations for initial commercial launch
Utilizes basic statistical analysis to assist in evaluating data obtained from experimental work
Understand and effectively utilize analytical resources available to further projects
Assist in generation of new project ideas through literature research