Sr. Principal R&D Chemist- Construction Materials

Thatcher Company • Salt Lake City, UT

81d • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Thatcher Company is looking for a Senior Principal R D Chemist to lead the development of construction products at Thatcher Company headquarters, located in Salt Lake City, UT. This position will report to the Vice President of Technical Services and Business Development.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry (or related field) with a minimum of 2 years of industrial research experience; or MS in Chemistry (or related field) with a minimum of 5 years of industrial research experience; or BS in Chemistry (or related field) with a minimum of 9 years of industrial research experience.
• Experience with product development and product characterization, preferably in construction or a related industry.
• Experience with standard wet chemistry techniques, autotitrators, and other complex analytical instrumentation such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IC, FTIR, GC, and HPLC.
• Strong computer literacy and proficient with Microsoft office. Well qualified candidates will have experience working with enterprise resource planning software and laboratory instrumentation software such as Masshunter, Empower, OpenLab, IC Magic, ICP Expert, and/or Tiamo.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong quantitative, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have a high-level ability to communicate findings concisely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's development of new products/technologies for the Construction Market.
• Develop manufacturing processes for new products and optimize existing manufacturing processes for the construction division of Thatcher Company.
• Support Thatcher's operational excellence group in the scale-up and launch of new products and processes.
• Develop finished product specifications and validate analytical test methods which are needed to characterize new construction products.
• Improve the existing construction product line and search for opportunities to optimize related manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Thatcher's marketing and sales departments to understand the needs of the construction industry and develop technical, customer-driven solutions.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the construction market through market research and analysis of competitive offerings.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and communicate project status through written technical reports and live presentations.
• Evaluate and approve new raw materials or raw material substitutions as requested by Thatcher's procurement team.
• Provide storage and shelf-life recommendations supported by low temperature testing, corrosion studies, and ambient and accelerated aging studies.
• Assist the marketing department with the development of technical marketing literature.
• Provide both internal and external technical support and guidance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary $100-$150K
• Defined contribution Profit Sharing Retirement Plan fully funded by the company.
• Health, dental, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and education reimbursement.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Excellent career opportunities with a growing company.
• A great work environment where your contribution can be recognized, and you can reach your full potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree