Chemist-Powders

ARDEX Americas (www.ArdexAmericas.com), is the Global industry leader in the manufacturing, innovation and development of high-performance specialty building materials.

We are hiring for a CHEMIST with extensive experience of formulating, developing and launching new products for the construction industry (specifically, experience of cement-based adhesives or levelling compounds). You will drive and lead new product development projects, closely collaborating with local and Global R&D leaders. Industry experience is essential.

This position is based at our Corporate Campus 20 minutes North of Pittsburgh International Airport.

Responsibilities:

• Formulates cement tile adhesives (CTA) or other cement based self-levelers for a variety of end-uses, utilizing professional chemical background and accepted company and industry procedures and techniques, in line with specific project requirements. Drives R&D activity within the Powders Group
• Partner with Marketing Product Managers, Sales Leaders, and external customer groups, to develop new products and improve existing product performance
• Manage and lead projects/timelines for raw materials, localizations, product issues and new product development
• Lead regular project review meetings with R&D Manager and other functional areas (i.e. Marketing, Quality Control, Technical, Production). Liaises with Global Group R&D
• Formulates, develops and evaluates cementitious products for a variety of end-uses, utilizing professional chemical background and accepted company and industry procedures and techniques, in line with specific project requirements. Project goals may require oversight or coordination of field trials, and/or participation in manufacturing scale up activities

• Minimum 5 (five) years’ experience in formulation of cement-based, construction products is essential. Tile adhesives and/or levelling compounds preferred
• Consistent and sustained track record of successful formulation and product development
• Membership in appropriate technical associations desirable.
• Ability to manage and move forward several projects simultaneously (project management and prioritization)
• Professional image and customer focused attitude. Understands "Voice of the Customer".
• Excellent business judgment; is decisive with strong influencing skills
• Ability to work as an experienced professional with little direct supervision
• Results driven and self-motivated.
• Effective writing and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet
• Excellent time management, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent listening and team building skills.
• Ability / willing to travel (10-20%). Minimal over-night travel may be required on occasion. Occasional international travel.

Education:

• MS or Ph. D in Chemistry/ Polymer Science or Colloids, or, minimum Bachelor’s in Chemistry with relevant industry experience

• Salary and bonus potential
• Free on-site parking
• Immediate Paid Time off (PTO) eligibility
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Vision, Medical and Dental insurance (immediately eligible 1st of month following date of hire)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Discounted gym memberships
• Wellness programs
• Pet insurance
• Tickets at Work
• Volunteer initiatives and more!!