JOB DESCRIPTION



DAP is looking to hire a Product Development Scientist in R&D Department.

As a R&D Scientist, you will plan/Perform experiments and generate general test data and analytical data with minimal guidance from senior R&D personnel; perform basic data analysis.

Participate in and help drive activities that improve the operation of the R&D function.

Collaborate with other R&D personnel and participate in cross-functional teams to help drive innovation.

Proven success in previous role.




Responsibilities:

• Develop and carry out experimental plans for new product development, product modification and perform basic analysis of experimental results.
  
  Demonstrate competency in formulation practices, complex problem-solving, innovative solutions, and addressing scientific challenges.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate analytical and material characterization equipment, generate high quality data, and perform basic analysis of the data generated.
• Assist senior R&D Personnel to develop manufacturing procedures for new products and work collaboratively at plant trials with plant engineers and quality control managers.
  
  Demonstrate knowledge of basic process steps for plant trials.
• Adhere to Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) practices and participate in QMS audits.
  
  Perform laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance.
  
  
• Assist in providing technical support for marketing, sales, and customer support including planning/conducting product demonstrations for customers, trade shows, Etc.
  
  
• Adhere to laboratory safety practices and participate in all safety and housekeeping initiatives.
  
  
• Demonstrate ability to independently assemble information for and generate highly effective written reports and oral presentations to communicate within R&D and with cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field with 5 years' experience of relevant experience
• A passion for chemistry, science, problem solving, and creativity.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• A breadth of technical knowledge and a keen interest in learning from others.
• Possess innovation skills evident as risk taking, result seeking, and idea integration.
  
  
• Hands-on bench experience with various chemistries (latex, moisture curing, reactive, etc.) in sealants, adhesives, coatings, repair or related field.
• Bench chemistry experience and familiarity with various analytical techniques: wet chemistry, titrations, microscopy, rheology, thermal analysis, tensile testing, etc.
• Experience operating lab scale mixing equipment as well as lab scale analytical and testing apparatus.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) plans
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

• 65,000 to 80,000 per year.