Senior Chemist

The Chemist will Research and Develop chemical formulations within the product line they hold primary responsibility. The role includes but is not limited to innovating new products and processes, supporting existing products and processes, optimizing operational costs and installation costs, quality assurance of raw material specifications, as well as the design and performance requirements of products used in building envelope systems. This position will research latest technologies using laboratory, pilot-scale, and plant-scale processing equipment to create new products and building assemblies, test methods, formulations, and processing techniques. Effective communication of this knowledge will be demonstrated by teaching others, sharing knowledge, and collaborating with stakeholders within and outside our organization. This position will operate under the general guidance of Team Leader, Manager and/or Director R&D.

1. Research, develop, implement, sustain chemical formulations

   1. Manage existing formulations
   2. Research new formulations
   3. Ensure supply consistency and quality of raw materials
   4. Collaborate with raw material suppliers to innovate raw materials

2. Communicate with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Warranty, Quality, etc.

   1. Define project scope
   2. Update project status
   3. Recommend countermeasures to challenges

3. Support R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Warranty, Quality, etc.

   1. Serve as a technical resource
   2. Answer technical questions
   3. Assist testing on products and systems

4. Project Management

   1. Work with Supervisor to identify and prioritize projects
   2. Organize work in alignment with priorities
   3. Deliver high impact results
5. Utilise the Carlisle Operating System (COS) ways of working in all relevant tasks and projects.

The above list is not exhaustive and your duties may vary from time to time to suit company needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science (or related technical discipline), MS or PhD is preferred. Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, with laboratory coursework. Or, completion of an associate degree with 5+ years of laboratory, engineering, or quality work experience. Candidates with other relevant industry experience may be considered.

0-5 years as an R&D Technician, R&D Chemist or Plant Quality Lab Technician or Material Test Operator in a manufacturing plant, test lab, or R&D facility.

Essential Full Performance Knowledge:

1. Chemical Formula Expertise & Knowledge
2. Processing technology
3. Elementary concepts in building envelope system technology
4. Knowledge of polymer materials and compounds
5. Company rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
6. Internal processing and purchasing specifications
7. Standard test methods and procedures
8. Handling, storage safe handling of hazardous waste and materials

Essential Full Performance Skills:

1. Data Analysis
2. Leadership skills
3. Interpersonal skills-oral communication, written communication
4. Computer literacy
5. Operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of all lab equipment
6. Individual and group problem solving skills
7. Mathematical reasoning and problem solving

Equipment/Data:

Equipment Operated:

1. Familiar with all Laboratory and equipment
2. Personal computer
3. All lab equipment

Data Used:

1. Trade magazines, publications, journals, patents, etc.
2. Plant equipment, process, quality performance data
3. Raw material test data and specifications
4. Plant, machine, and test equipment processing specifications
5. Supplier raw material certificates of analyses
6. 3rd party test lab and certification lab reports
7. SDS

Materials Used:

1. All raw materials in R&D and Plants
2. Experimental raw materials and formulation
3. Work-in-process
4. Finished products
5. Competitive product
6. Test methods, standards, SOPs, and equipment operating manuals

Interactions with Others:

1. R&D technicians, chemists, and engineers
2. Plant Technical/QA personnel
3. Product Marketing
4. Purchasing agents
5. Equipment & Raw Material Suppliers
6. Sales and Customers