Senior Scientist - Research and Development

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; White City (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead a team of managers, scientists, and engineers in advancing novel materials. You will act as a senior technical adviser to the Associate Director of Products and R&D, shaping key projects from ideation to scale-up and manufacturing.

The role demands strong analytical and communication skills, with responsibilities spanning experimental design, process optimization, and collaboration with external partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field with 10+ years of experience.
• Extensive knowledge of organic, inorganic, organometallic, or analytical chemistry.
• Experience in product development and process optimization.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Proficiency with advanced laboratory equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate chemical innovations into products.
• Assist in the scale-up of viable polymers to plant operations.
• Manufacture production scale intermediates.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments to develop new materials and coatings.
• Lead troubleshooting for complex formulation and production issues.
• Coordinate with external partners, suppliers, and research institutions to advance project goals.
• Develop and implement testing protocols to evaluate performance of new materials and products.
• Oversee the transition of new products from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring quality and performance standards.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Effective communication

Laboratory software

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Are you ready to be at the forefront of innovation and drive breakthrough performance in research and development? A top Chemical Manufacturing Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Scientist to lead our dynamic team of world‑class managers, scientists, and engineers. As a Senior Scientist, you will play a crucial role as a senior technical adviser to the Associate Director of Products and R&D chemist. Your innovative and implementation skills will be instrumental in developing novel materials. If you are passionate about driving innovation and pushing boundaries, we would love to connect with you!

What You Get to Do!

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate chemical innovations into new and existing products.
• Assist in the scale-up of viable polymers to plant operations.
• Manufacture production scale intermediates.
• Conduct instrumental analysis of synthesized products.
• Identify and evaluate new scientific technologies and methodologies to enhance product development.
• Provide analytical support to senior company leadership.
• Complete daily development tasks under the direction of the Associate Director of Products.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments to develop new materials and coatings.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex formulation and production issues.
• Coordinate with external partners, suppliers, and research institutions to advance project goals.
• Develop and implement testing protocols to evaluate the performance of new materials and products.
• Oversee the transition of new products from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring quality and performance standards are met.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and objectives.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and summaries to communicate findings, conclusions, and recommendations to senior company leadership, stakeholders, or regulatory agencies.
• Provide expert guidance and support on complex chemical issues.
• Stay current with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes.
• Apply advanced analytical techniques to solve challenging problems and improve product performance.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate and troubleshoot new formulations and processes.
• Develop and optimize chemical processes and products to meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Provide consultation to R&D/QC chemists and technicians, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrate exacting standards of professional and scientific integrity.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's in chemistry or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of organic, inorganic, organometallic, or analytical chemistry.
• Proven experience in product development and process optimization.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in using advanced laboratory equipment and software.
• Passion for innovation and the people you work with!