Chemist II

Overview

Formulate and test construction material products for R&D

Key Responsibilities

• product formulation
• scale‑up
• qc testing
• data analysis
• field trials
• customer interaction

Tasks

-Communicate results within R&D, cross-functional departments and Stage Gate Review meetings. -Support Operations in evaluating product inconsistencies & providing disposition -Support Technical Services requests to evaluate field complaints in specific area. -Maintain cooperative, professional attitude with all LATICRETE employees and customers. -Help organize and participate in field trials as required. -Comply with all laboratory, company, State and Federal safety regulations. -Review and perform competitive testing and analysis as required. -Under general supervision, formulate products to meet specified requirements. -Summarize ongoing work and findings to colleagues during department meetings. -Document work continuously according to standard practice. -Participate in multi-disciplinary teams. -Independently process, analyze, and interpret results and data in specific area. -Assist and guide the production scale-up of new products developed: Write batching formulas for the production department based upon completed and approved laboratory formulations. Follow process through to full commercialization. -May evaluate and suggest new raw materials through increasing communication with raw material suppliers. -Determine Quality Control parameters for product testing. -Interact with end-use customers and contractors to understand product usage, limitations, and needs. -Maintain a clean working laboratory environment as well as properly working equipment. Ensure that all instruments that required periodic calibration and validation requirements do so per laboratory calibration/validation procedures. -Summarize all project work in a formal end report. -Devise and conduct experiments to solve increasingly complex problems. -Responsible for documenting all work via approved methods and sharing developments via occasional technical presentations.

Requirements

• office 365
• ba/bs chemistry
• analytical chemistry
• r&d lab
• data analysis
• self-starter

What You Bring

-2+ years of relevant work experience in formulating construction materials, building products or related industry. -Computer skills: Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and other specialty software systems as required. -Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 50 pounds. -Some familiarity with the process of researching patents, writing invention disclosures, and other publications within the industry. -Experience formulating products in a research and development lab environment in a specific area of the construction industry. -Some experience with Production/Operations, Product Management, QC, ISO processes, Analytical Chemistry, Product Development, Finance, Accounting and Marketing departments. -Demonstrated analytical ability in specific area, well organized, detail oriented, and systematic in documenting results. -Standing: Must be able to stand at least 50% of the day. -Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds. -Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills in order to present and write reports. -Must be a self-starter and able to multi-task. -Sitting: Must be able to sit at least 50% of the day. -BA/BS in a physical science required, Chemistry highly preferred. MS a plus. -With supervisor verification, able to analyze data independently and apply some specialized knowledge (e.g. DOE and statistical methods to solve problems). -Ability to organize and present results in a clear concise manner.

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Benefits

-Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance -Tuition reimbursement -Flexible spending -Paid vacation and sick time -13 paid holidays, that includes 1 week of paid plant shutdown between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays

About Laticrete International

-A three-generation, family-owned business that expanded into 100+ countries through bold export strategies. -Products range from tile & stone mortars to decorative resinous floors and concrete restoration systems. -Typical projects include high-end tile installations, waterproofing, floor leveling, and masonry builds. -Specialisms span buildings and infrastructure, with durable solutions contributing to LEED-certified sites. -Innovation roots evident in early latex additives and ongoing R&D at ISO 9001-certified facilities. -Standout fact: their SUPERCAP® system redefines underlayment with industry-leading warranties.

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