Chemist/Engineer - 3D Printing Job

Coating Solutions - Sartomer Business
Chemist/Engineer - 3D Printing - Exton, PA

Are you looking for the opportunity to join a growing specialty materials organization and make an impact within the world of 3D Printing? If so, look no further.

We seek a Chemist/Engineer to join our 3D Printing team in our Sartomer business. This position develops solutions to customer or market driven needs through experimentation with novel chemistries and printing methods using Sartomer's extensive product line. To accomplish this, the incumbent will apply sound scientific principles and laboratory practices to generate accurate and reliable results. Effective interactions with local and global colleagues, Sartomer business, marketing and sales groups, R&D management, customers and development partners are required to solve high priority, technical problems and accelerate product developments. The Chemist/Engineer works safely, responsibly and efficiently in a dynamic laboratory setting and may occasionally travel to customer sites or other Arkema locations.
This position reports to a Sr. Technical Service Engineer or Scientist, and will be located in Exton, PA.

Key Activities and Responsibilities:

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT:

• Continuously researches new materials and printing processes to develop solutions that meet the demands of customer and market applications.
• Plans and conducts laboratory studies in Sartomer labs and participates in processing trials in manufacturing plant to support commercialization of new technologies.
• Prepares documentation to support scale ups to pilot and manufacturing scales.
• Develops formulations to address specific market or customer needs and tunes for printability on range of3D printers.
• Investigates new chemistries for utility in photocure 3D printing
• With guidance, identifies and uses internal and external resources/experts to help solve high priority, technical problems and accelerate product development efforts.
• Works with supervisor to analyze and develop solutions for customer requests.
• In partnership with management, works with customers to offer scientifically-based advice when faced with ambiguity, incomplete data and time pressures. Effectively communicates risks and outcomes.
• Develops and implements new analytical methods as needed to support project progress.
• Uses statistical DOE methods to solve problems and analyze results.
• Uses sound scientific principles and critical thinking to make recommendations for project directions.
  

SAFETY:

• Complies with all company and site safety policies and procedures.
• Takes responsibility for their own safety and that of others.
• Actively takes part in safety programs and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows all site safety principles and guidelines, including 5S, BBS and SafeStart requirements.
  

RECORD KEEPING and REPORTING:

• Reports to department and technical management/leadership both verbally and in technical reports and presentations, experimental results, data analysis, conclusions and suggestions for next steps
• Captures data and shares results in an organized retrievable manner to systematically move research forward
• Routinely solves assigned and self-uncovered complex scientific problems by individual initiative
  

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:

• With guidance, actively reviews the IP space for relevant projects to identify opportunities.
• Works with management and legal to secure IP property as required.
• Context and Environment:
• Recognizes, solicits and respects diverse viewpoints in decision making and problem solving.
• Occasional travel to customer locations and off-site trade shows and conferences.
• Office and laboratory environment with chemical, physical, ergonomic and electrical hazards.
• This position requires close working relations with Marketing, R&D, Pilot Plant and Sales groups in order toachieve objectives.
• Effectively represents department at multiple levels within the company.
• Understands Sartomer's products, business, applications and markets.
  

Required Education/Qualifications/ Work Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor's in Science (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, etc.) with 0-2 years of lab experience in the area of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a Master's of Sciencein related field.
• Proficient with computer software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, etc.).
• Writes and presents effectively at multiple levels both internally and externally.
• Organizes and analyzes data to explain conclusions and outcomes. Expresses both verbally and in writing complex concepts, thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain strong customer/collegial relationships.
• Demonstrates a commitment to conducting work ethically and lawfully
  

Demonstrated Competencies

• Motivated self-starter; identifies what needs to be done and takes action
• Strong communication skills; presents clearly and articulately and assures comprehension both verbal and written communications
• Analytical mindset; utilizes systematic, logical approach when addressing problems or opportunities
• Works well individually and in team settings; develops cooperation while participating in a team.
• Identifies and pushes for solutions in which all parties can benefit
• Confident in extrapolation of ideas and collaborating on solutions
• Displays openness to different or new ways of doing things and sees multiple perspectives; Comfortable innew situations and constructively entertains differing opinions.

Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials. With the ambition to become in 2024 a pure player in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into three complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials - Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions - accounting for some 80% of Group sales, and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, among other things, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of 9.5billion ($10.6billion) in 2021, and operates in 55 countries with 20,500 employees worldwide.

The diversity of its employees is an asset that the Arkema group wants to preserve. Its non-discrimination policy applies to recruitment, salary levels and career management.The Arkema group is committed to ensuring diversity among its employees.

Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence.