AkzoNobel · 5 hours ago
R&D Specialist III - Paint & Coatings
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expAkzoNobel is a pioneering paints company with a long history of providing innovative solutions in paints and coatings. The R&D Specialist III will lead specific project phases, manage lab work requests, and oversee technical workstreams to support new product introductions and product testing.
Chemical EngineeringConstructionElectronicsIndustrialIndustrial AutomationSustainability
Hiring Manager
Sachi Saini
Responsibilities
The R&D Specialist III supports the goals of the business as directed by a project lead or manager
This position will oversee the work on technical workstreams such as new product introduction, raw material changes, product testing, and root cause analysis
The R&D Specialist III performs each essential duty safely, satisfactorily, and in a timely manner
Manage the assigned Lab Work Request (LWR) projects to include timeline and planning on a weekly to monthly timescale
Modify formulations based on customer application conditions in order to achieve the desired application performance and film properties
Design test methods to replicate end use along with determining a root cause of product field performance problems
Participate and/or contribute expertise with cross-functional initiatives
Summarize testing results and recommend next steps for formula changes or development
Consistently provide input on project progression, making the necessary changes to keep all project(s) on planned target delivery dates
Prepare detailed project reports for presentation to internal and external stakeholders
Analyze and resolve work issues/concerns and assist co-workers with problem solving
Travel as needed for product launches and/or customer support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree with 2-5 years' experience in research and development in a laboratory setting, preferably with a Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical engineering degree
Excellent background in chemistry/polymers
Excellent verbal and written communication
Available to travel, as necessary
Benefits
Benefits beginning Day 1
401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Annual bonus 5% Short Term Incentive
Medical insurance with HSA. Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
Generous vacation (3 weeks), personal (1 week) and holiday (11 days) pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Career growth opportunities
Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
Employee referral bonus
Company
AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel is a chemical manufacturing company that provides paints and coatings solutions and services for various projects worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2010-01-01Post Ipo Equity
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Stefan Malmsten
Director Digital Technology
Recent News
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