R&D Scientist

As our R&D Scientist you will innovate, scale up, and commercialize existing and new cost-effective quality technology by contributing technical expertise to the corporate planning process, quickly responding to market opportunities, and defending the corporation against competitive threats. This position plays a key role within R&Ds technical ladder. This role requires strong levels of project, people, and organizational leadership capabilities, as well as strong technical knowledge and experience. Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, and reactions, utilizing chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry techniques. Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed. Develop, improve, and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods. Conduct quality control tests. Direct, coordinate, and advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components and physical properties of materials. Formulate or optimize any coating product in a known technology to meet defined requirements. Design and conduct feasibility and cost savings studies independently. Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency and to diagnose malfunctions. Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency and to diagnose malfunctions. Confer with scientists and engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests. Communicate with Supervisors, peers, or subordinates: provide information to supervisors and co-workers in written form or in person. Maintain a good record of attendance and punctuality. Learn all manual tasks performed within the department. Perform tasks assigned using specific operating procedures, and following department specific quality control processes and procedures. Treat people with dignity and respect. Conduct all business with integrity. Adhere to Rust-Oleum Corporation Quality principles and participate in all departmental and company-wide Quality activities. Follow all safety procedures and company policies. Responsibilities/Expectations: BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials, or other equivalent scientific field required. MS or PhD strongly preferred. Outstanding technical and interpersonal communication and presentation skills. Managing high stakes and challenging situation with all levels of organizations. Ability to respond to emerging business needs – strong management of change skills. Build strong partnerships internally within R&D, internal functions (marketing, manufacturing, sourcing, etc.) and externally (vendors, customers, etc.) Using and assessing the organizational processes and developing new processes to improve efficiency and quality.