Lead Applications Scientist

Croda Singapore; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in specialty chemicals is seeking an experienced individual to lead product development and maintenance efforts. This role entails fostering customer-centric innovations, managing research projects, and ensuring collaboration among teams. Candidates should have a relevant university degree and substantial experience in the field. It offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Equal opportunity employer benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience required for bachelor's degree holders.
• 5+ years of related experience required for master's degree holders.
• 3+ years of related experience required for PhD holders.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of research program strategies.
• Plan and execute prioritized formulation research projects.
• Lead new product development initiatives.
• Provide technical training and resources for staff.
• Draft and edit technical reports and project proposals.

Skills

Oral & written proficiency in English

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and creative thinking

Leadership and organizational skills

Education

University degree in chemistry, biochemistry, agronomy, biology, microbiology, or plant science

Job description

Croda, as a global leader in specialty chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable, and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.

Incotec is our seed enhancement company, independently providing solutions through innovative technologies and services, focusing on customer needs.

Position Summary

This position is designed to increase INCOTEC’s competitiveness by DEVELOPING PRODUCTS that aim to realize sales of new and existing products and technologies, driven by market needs, in line with current strategy and processes. Speed of development and customer centricity are key. PRODUCT MAINTENANCE which involves securing our existing product portfolio in the United States, Canada, preventing and eliminating production deviations or customer complaints.

Contributions may include product maintenance and development, new technology and data, and professional services. Provide technical information as a resource for Sales, Production and Customer Service. Provide technical training when such is required to sustain new technology.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in development of research program strategies. Support the goals of INCOTEC Worldwide. Maintain regular communication with other INCOTEC and Croda locations.
• Plan, execute, interpret, and evaluate prioritized formulation, coating, disinfecting and/or priming research projects, using all available resources efficiently. Verifying that all ideas, projects, and experiments are recorded in the worldwide R&T database. Provide necessary documentation, resources, and support for the team to complete research program.
• Effectively release new products in the marketplace by providing production with concise work instructions, technical support, and quality standards. Sales and Marketing with technical service and counsel.
• Lead new product development and proposal of original solutions by communication with sales/marketing, customers, global colleagues, market evaluation, and regulation.
• Take a leading role in the improvement of current products or technologies and their use in production, marketing, and sales. Analyze product quality and examine product deviations working to bring resolution and closure to the deviation.
• Continually update sales/marketing and global colleagues on project progress and team updates and projects.
• Provide leadership, training, and development of application scientists/technicians and other staff members. Must be an advocate and connection for team to higher levels of INCOTEC/Croda network.
• Attend trade shows and field days and visit customers and suppliers to build technical capability and market knowledge.
• Draft, edit, and approve technical presentations, technical reports, project proposals, and customer work requests.
• Research program strategies.
• Project assignment and project direction.
• Complete monthly reports and presentations related to the department.
• Complete a yearly report related to the department for the yearly quality system review.
• Assist with Company tours, product brochures, and customer meetings as needed.
• May or may not be required to manage staff, the nature of which would be predominantly at the supervisory level. For more experienced individuals, this may involve performance appraisal and recruitment. However, ultimate responsibility for people management resides with the Team Leader/Manager.

Knowledge and Experience (Qualifications)

• 10 or more years of related experience (bachelor).
• 5 or more years of related experience (masters)
• 3 or more year of related experience (PhD)

Education and Training

• University degree in chemistry, biochemistry, agronomy, biology, microbiology, plant science or related field.

Skills and Abilities

Communication

• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Excellent communication skills; strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate across multiple technical levels.
• Ability to communicate with global colleagues.

Other Skills

• Ability to train, manage, stimulate, and motivate individuals as well as groups in a professional manner, and to those who have less background, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to think analytically, precisely, and creatively.
• Ability to delegate some research responsibilities to maintain deadlines.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and human relations skills are an absolute necessity.
• Must have excellent laboratory skills while maintaining a clean working environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in fast-paced business. Ability to adjust based on business needs and resources available.

Physical Demands

Able to walk, sit, and/or stand for a minimum of 8 hours per day. Required to move across production areas on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders.

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce is directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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