R&D Chemist - Color at Rust-Oleum Corporation in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Technology Knowledge:


• Solid understanding of organic and physical chemistry

• The ability to develop an experimental plan and investigate results

• Analyze data, identify trends, patterns, correlations, and level of statistical significance. Perform Cost/benefit analysis. Identify and perform risk assessment to quantify risk. Reach defensible data driven conclusions and guide project progression based on results.

• Perform routine lab experiments with minimal supervision.

• Collect and organize data in a timely and efficient manner and present to the scientists/leaders/marketing.

• Collect and organize the raw data, organize into presentable format and provide limited interpretation of the data.

• Good understanding of Scientific Methodology. Hypothesis driven research and problem solving capability with an ability to analyze data and document clearly.


Technical Leadership:


• Continuous learning and intimate awareness of open literature and competitive landscape

• Adhere to safety, quality and housekeeping policies/guidelines.

• Confer with peers and supervisors to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.

• Ability to interact with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization

• Good business acumen


People Leadership:


• Good personal and interpersonal skills - listening, compassion, motivating, inspiring, humor, patience, understanding diversity, negotiating etc.

• Energetic, Driving and Inspiring

o Action oriented, perseverance and results driven

• Continuous learning/growth and mentorship and teaching skills


Organization Leadership:


• Agility to respond to emerging business needs - strong change of management skills

• Assess organizational processes and develop new processes to improve efficiency and quality

• Good presentation skills

• Demonstrate strong career ambition - potential to become top leader

• Experience and Education:

• Preferred minimum 0-3 years relevant experience

• B.S. Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field