Senior R&D Scientists - Synthesis for Rust-Oleum Corporation to work at our Pleasant Prairie, WI location
Rust-Oleum Corporation

JOB DESCRIPTION

Formulate new prods as requested by Mkting, re-formulate current prod lines for improvement, + solve tech scale-up + manufacturing probs by commercializing new or existing tech to support revenue growth + corp profits. Analyze org + inorg compounds to determine chem + phys properties, composition, structure, relationships, + reactions, utilizing chromatography, spectroscopy, + spectrophotometry techniques. Maintain lab instruments to ensure proper working order + troubleshoot malfunctions as needed. Dev, improve, + customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, + analytical methods. Conduct quality control tests. Direct, coordinate, + advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components + phys properties of materials. Formulate or optimize any coating product in a known technology to meet defined requirements. Design + conduct feasibility + cost savings studies independently. Compile + analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency + to diagnose malfunctions. Confer with scientists + engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests. Write technical papers + reports + prepare standards + specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests. Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, + chemical catalysts for quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Must have Bach in Chemistry, Materials Science or related field and 5 years real exp with coatings or polymer research, and the following skills (5 yrs exp): characterization skill for polymeric materials, including viscosity, molecular weight, rheology profile, or mech properties; structure-property relationships for designing new polymer materials; and safety protocols and handling hazardous and flammable materials. Alternatively, may have a Master's in Chemistry, Materials Science or related field and 2 years real exp with coatings or polymer research, and the following skills (2 yrs exp): characterization skill for polymeric materials, including viscosity, molecular weight, rheology profile, or mech properties; structure-property relationships for designing new polymer materials; and safety protocols and handling hazardous and flammable materials. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

Pre-employment background checks and drug screen apply.