Lead Chemist

Aesse Investments; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room to Grow

Team-Oriented Environment

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Job summary

Aesse Investments is seeking a motivated materials scientist to lead development projects in polymers, focusing on improving product performance, reducing costs, and developing new products. You will communicate findings via detailed technical reports to Senior Management and the Commercial Team.

The role involves overseeing projects from idea through verification, collaborating across functions, and occasional travel to customer plants for initial launches.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology or Polymer Engineering.
• Deep understanding of statistical methods and experimental design.
• Experience in writing lab/ technical reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite of programs.
• Familiarity with polymer chemistry and synthesis.
• Base knowledge of appropriate scientific principles related to their core business unit work.
• Experience with DSC, TGA, Rheology (both Rotational and Capillary) and FTIR.
• Familiarity with polymer extrusion and compounding techniques, specifically Twin-Screw Extrusion, Farrel Continuous Mixing, Buss Co Kneader, and Single Screw Extrusion.
• Project Management Training / Experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of development and other projects as assigned.
• Utilize current internal work request and project management systems to execute projects.
• Follow-up and day to day engagement to ensure project roadblocks are overcome and timelines are maintained and pushed.
• Host project meetings and cross functional project reviews.
• Follow projects through their entire lifecycle from idea through verification and validation.
• Occasional travel to end use customer plant locations for initial commercial launch.
• Utilizes basic statistical analysis to assist in evaluating data obtained from experimental work.
• Understand and effectively utilize analytical resources available to further projects.
• Assist in generation of new project ideas through literature research.

Skills

Statistical methods

Lab report writing

MS Office

Polymer chemistry

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology or Polymer Engineering

Tools

DSC

TGA

Rheology (Rotational & Capillary)

FTIR

HPLC

GC/MS

GPC

Twin-Screw Extrusion

Farrel Continuous Mixing

Buss Co Kneader

Single Screw Extrusion

Job description

Utilizes sound technical knowledge of polymeric materials, polymer testing, and analytical techniques to lead projects that will focus on improve existing product performance, reducing cost, and developing new products. Will occasionally assist with project related lab work to perform routine and non-routine testing utilizing various analytical instruments and will continue writing detailed technical reports to communicate findings to Senior Management and Commercial Team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead a portfolio of development and other projects as assigned
• Utilize current internal work request and project management systems to execute projects
• Follow-up and day to day engagement to ensure project roadblocks are overcome and timelines are maintained and pushed
• Host project meetings and cross functional project reviews
• Follow projects through their entire lifecycle from idea through verification and validation
• Occasional travel to end use customer plant locations for initial commercial launch
• Utilizes basic statistical analysis to assist in evaluating data obtained from experimental work
• Understand and effectively utilize analytical resources available to further projects
• Assist in generation of new project ideas through literature research

What You Need to Succeed:

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology or Polymer Engineering
• In depth understanding of statistical methods and experimental design techniques
• Experience in writing lab/ technical reports
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite of programs
• Familiarity with polymer chemistry and synthesis
• Base knowledge of appropriate scientific principles related to their core business unit work
• Experience with DSC, TGA, Rheology (both Rotational and Capillary) and FTIR
• Familiarity with polymer extrusion and compounding techniques, specifically Twin-Screw Extrusion, Farrel Continuous Mixing, Buss Co Kneader, and Single Screw Extrusion
• Project Management Training / Experience

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (specifically Polymers is a bonus)
• Experience with in-depth Analytical techniques (i.e., HPLC, GC/MS, GPC etc.)
• Advanced Degree in a scientific discipline
• Lean Six Sigma Training

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and/or walk, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach above shoulders, and/or taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Room to Grow: This position offers career advancement opportunities as you learn and grow with us.
• Team-Oriented Environment: You’ll work in a safety-focused, collaborative, and supportive team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits: Includes health, dental, 401(k), paid time off, etc..
• Job Stability: Join a company that's growing and rewards your dedication and hard work.
• Training and Development: Get the tools and support you need to succeed and advance in your career.