R&D Chemist - Surface Finishing (SF)
Core
R&D Chemist conducting bench experiments and pilot line testing to develop surface finishing products and optimize processes.
Role type
R&D Chemist (Surface Finishing)
Builds
New surface finishing products and optimized manufacturing processes
Domain
Chemical engineering / Surface treatment / Materials science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Formulation development, Design of Experiments (DOE), Reaction mechanism analysis, Solvent and polymer knowledge, Statistical data interpretation, Project management, Technical writing (patents/papers), Laboratory safety compliance
Preferred skills
Electrochemistry expertise, ELN/e-notebook experience, Disruptive technology identification, Market research
Technologies
JMP, Minitab, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Conduct bench experiments and pilot line demonstrations, Develop and modify product formulations, Create and execute Design of Experiments (DOE), Troubleshoot processes and support customers via site visits, Write technical papers and patents, Maintain laboratory safety and 5S standards
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC