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POSITION TITLE Senior Applications Development Chemist POSITION OVERVIEW The primary responsibility of this position is to support the development and growth of the global coatings additives business by creating relevant applications data packages for strategic markets and supporting R&D developments. Secondary responsibilities include conducting scientific investigations
into the properties and mechanisms of unique additive technologies. This position is located at the Borchers brand HQ in Westlake, Ohio and will report to the North American Technical Manager.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Generate application data for market development projects Develop deep understanding of product portfolio and leverage knowledge to address unmet needs in the coatings space Design and conduct experiments to validate value propositions for Borchers additives Formulate and test coatings for architectural, industrial, and transportation applications Work closely with research group(s) to generate data and launch new products with high market impact. Including Investigating chemistry
and mechanisms for unique additive technologies Co-develop and evaluate new prototypes and concepts Adherence to and development of standard test methods for coatings, inks, sealants, etc.
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers Present applications data at trade shows Author technical papers Collaborate with key customers and participate in application field trials Provide input to technical and marketing groups to promote business growth Support the development of technical literature, sales tools, and training programs Commitment to EHS QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED BS in chemistry/ polymer science / colloid/ engineering or related field 5 years+ industry experience Strong background in formulation research Position requires up to 20% travel, domestic & international The successful candidate will have strengths in the following: MS or Ph D preferred 10 years+ industry experience is preferred Sound scientific reasoning and attention to detail Experience with design of experiments Desire to be part of a global team Critical thinking and creative problem-solving Experience with instrumental analysis Ambition, drive, and ability to work independently Strong communication and presentation skills Project and time management skills Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, interaction or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), interactionual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
