R&D Specialist II

AkzoNobel•High Point, NC

1d•$65,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The R&D Specialist II owns execution of defined pieces of a project or Lab Work Request under the supervision of a project leader or manager. They anticipate or suggest work required or follow-up experiments to achieve an objective. The R&D Specialist II is a highly motivated person with a problem solving and customer-oriented mindset that supports the workstream leader in performing lab work necessary for new product introduction, raw material changes, product testing, and root cause analysis. They initiate networking within the technical group when needed.

Requirements

Typically, 1-3 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree in a laboratory science or chemical engineering (preferred), or 7-9 years of relevant experience
Problem solving
Time / work management
Excellent verbal and written communication
Knowledge in chemistry/polymers

Responsibilities

Undertakes R&D development projects including formulation, preparation, spraying, testing, and evaluation of paints and coatings to meet specific project requirements.
Delivering project results on time, ensuring quality and feasibility, according to business needs
Formulates and manipulate standard paints and coatings technologies and product platforms.
Develops and implements new paints and coating technologies.
Understand the purpose of formulation components and reformulate to solve straightforward customer (internal/external) problems with minimal supervision
Manage the assigned LWR /projects, including timeline and planning, on a weekly timescale
Provides data-driven insights to support diagnostics and resolution of issues in manufacturing, application, and formulation
Summarize test data in the form of spreadsheets, reports, and presentation; draws conclusions
Infer next course of experimental actions from completed testing and results
Update and raise flags on projects; anticipate and mitigate delays
Represent R&D and work effectively with cross-functional groups including but not limited to quality control and pilot plants
Maintain clean and organized work environment
Provide direct support to sales, marketing and supply chain efforts through reports, presentation, and customer interaction
Maintains and promotes a safe work environment, complies with safety policies and procedures. Follows safe work practices for personal and equipment safety, both in the laboratory and in the field. End results are zero or minimum safety incidents and a clean, orderly working environment
Conducts a significant level of formulation or technical work (in the lab) as defined in the project plan
Asks appropriate questions to clarify requirements, expectations and critical performance parameters
Documents (lab) results, visits, etc. through appropriate reporting systems
Is familiar with and applies relevant experimental, development and/or analytical approaches and techniques