JOB DESCRIPTION



DAP is looking to hire a Product Development Scientist in R&D Department.

As a R&D Scientist, you will perform experiments and generate general test data and analytical data with minimal guidance from senior R&D personnel while learning the basic principles of product development and formulation.

Participate in and help drive activities that improve the operation of the R&D function.

Collaborate with other R&D personnel and participate in cross-functional teams to help drive innovation.

Proven success in previous role.


Responsibilities:

• Carry out assigned experimental plans for new product development, product modification, or technology development projects and perform basic analysis of experimental results with minimal guidance of senior R&D Personnel.
  
  Develop and use basic formulation skills.
  
  Display capability to problem-solve in R&D context, troubleshoot and optimize laboratory experiments.
  
  
• Demonstrate the ability to operate analytical and material characterization equipment, generate high quality data, and organize the data for further in-depth analysis.
• Assist senior R&D Personnel to develop manufacturing procedures for new products and work collaboratively at plant trials with plant engineers and quality control managers.
  
  Learn to apply basic process steps for Plant Trials.
• Use the principles of DAP Innovation Processes (Innovation Engineering, etc.) and R&D Management Processes in everyday work.
• Adhere to Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) practices and participate in QMS audits.
  
  Assist in laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance.
  
  Use Product Vision to manage data and projects.
  
  Provide deliverables for projects in the Accolade project management system.
• Assist in providing technical support for marketing, sales, and customer support including planning/conducting product demonstrations for customers, trade shows, Etc.
  
  
• Adhere to laboratory safety practices and participate in all safety and housekeeping initiatives.
  
  
• Demonstrate the ability to assemble information for and generate effective written reports and oral presentations to communicate within R&D and with cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field with 5 years' experience of relevant experience
• A passion for chemistry, science, problem solving, and creativity.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• A breadth of technical knowledge and a keen interest in learning from others.
• Possess innovation skills evident as risk taking, result seeking, and idea integration.
  
  
• Hands-on bench experience with various chemistries (latex, moisture curing, reactive, etc.) in sealants, adhesives, coatings, repair or related field.
• Bench chemistry experience and familiarity with various analytical techniques: wet chemistry, titrations, microscopy, rheology, thermal analysis, tensile testing, etc.
• Experience operating lab scale mixing equipment as well as lab scale analytical and testing apparatus.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) plans
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

• 75,000 to 100,000 per year.