Senior Scientist-Organic Synthesis

Job Summary

The successful candidate will immediately assume a senior position in our synthesis laboratories. These laboratories have a long and distinguished history of bringing innovative technical solutions to the markets we serve. The senior scientist will create novel functional additives for coating, personal care and oil-field applications

Job Description

• Developing new routes for the synthesis of polymers and industrial additives for use in formulating Coatings, Personal Care and Oilfield products.
• Guiding the efforts of process engineers in developing and implementing processes for the manufacture of new products developed in the laboratory.
• Characterizing inorganic and organic compounds to determine composition, physical and chemical properties and structure/performance relationships utilizing spectroscopic, chromatographic, thermal, microscopic and other analytical techniques.
• Directing, coordinating, and advising junior personnel in the synthesis and characterization techniques used in preparing and analyzing the physical properties and components of materials.
• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records of experimental details in corporate notebooks, write technical reports and papers to be published in magazines and conference proceedings. 
• Contributing to the intellectual property position of the company via invention and patent applications. 
• Collaborating with marketers and applications specialists to generate the data used for the commercial launch of new products.
• Participating, through attendance and presentation of papers, in relevant national and international industry forums.
• Applying root cause analysis techniques to resolve production issues.
• Participating in and improving the safety culture of the company.

What will it take

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry or related scientific field. 
• Demonstrated capability to execute multi-step synthesis of organic compounds
• Able to research complex organic synthesis problems; evaluate options and execute solutions.
• Versatility in applying scientific methodology in the areas of synthesis, analytical chemistry and material science in order to solve problems.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills as indicated by professional presentations and published papers.
• Collaboration in a multidisciplinary team environment using sound interpersonal skills to promote a dynamic ambitious environment.
• Manage complex projects involving multiple tracks.