Sr. Scientist

Arclin USA is seeking talent for a Sr. Scientist for our Surfaces Growth & Innovation Group. The position will be located in Moncure, NC location. This position will be an independent contributor role that will be responsible for designing and delivering a line extension type of new product in coordination with the business leadership for the Surfaces businesses with focus on the paper saturation and paper coating chemistries and application technologies. This is an independent contributor role reporting to the VP of R&D.

Sr. Scientist Job Responsibilities/Duties Include:

• Define, prioritize, manage the existing/new product development projects that are assigned while developing an in-depth understanding of the production processes.
  • Manage a safe working environment in the lab.
• Proposes projects designed to enhance the existing product lines that allow entry into new market areas.
• Manages multiple technical projects utilizing stage gate process in Planisware.
• Compiles and publishes research findings. Presents recommendations to R&D management and to the business team.
• Prepares and presents technical reports to customers and trade organizations.
• Assists in solving shorter range technical problems.
• Transfers knowledge and expertise to others and provides opportunities for coworkers to develop.
• Collaborates with other technical personnel for problem solving and new ideas.
• Investigates new fields of business of potential interest to the corporation which are long-range in nature.
• Analyze, interpret, document, and effectively communicate results of lab work for timely decision making on projects and technical support initiatives.
• Budget, report, schedule, and cost control defined scopes of work.
• Request additional resources, in alignment with business needs and available skillsets.
• Develop technical acumen, capabilities including new application testing, and staff competencies for professional growth.
  • Deep knowledge of the sub function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function
  • Implement all aspects of lab and application testing work in a safe work environment.
  • Provide regular input on improving or upgrading capabilities within the laboratory to enhance efficiency/productivity.

Sr. Scientist Job Requirements:

Experienced leader with track record of developing and implementing new product growth programs in a business-to-business environment.

• A high energy technical person, experienced in working with cross functional teams and a great sense of ownership: ‘it’s my business’ mentality, including a strong external focus and a growth mindset.
• Minimum bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering
• Experienced technical person with emphasis on translating market need into new product to product scale-up and process design.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• High levels of self-motivation, initiative, and interpersonal skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project and project portfolio management skills, particularly in a complex project portfolio 
• Proven track record of influencing multi-functional teams that leads to overall product success.
• Demonstrated commitment to all Health, Safety, and Environmental principles and initiatives.
• Willingness to travel 25%, sometimes internationally.
• Experience scaling up products from lab to production scale is desired.