Location: Westlake, OH
Company: Milliken And Company
with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at and on Facebook , Instagram , Linked In and Twitter.
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.
Smucker's Uncrustables is a beloved CPG brand and one of the fastest growing brands in the center store. A strategic focus for the JM Smucker Company, the brand provides tremendous opportunity for motivated formulation product developer to be part of something special - driving a fast-growing, leading brand at a multi-billion-dollar CPG company.
Location: Orrville, OH Corporate Offices (Estimated 50% Hybrid Environment to accomplish goals of the team and anticipated up to 20% Travel, Domestic/International) In this role you will: Lead formulation development of new and existing formulas for Uncrustables and build subject matter expertise Utilize conceptual and practical expertise in formulation
and basic knowledge of related disciplines in development Ensure formulations are compliant with regulations such as, but not limited to, nutrient profiles and claims Coordinate and manage laboratory, pilot plant and scale-ups for projects at JMS and contract manufacturing locations Work independently, guided by functional processes, with guidance only in complex situations (e.
g. when decisions have functional or organizational impact) Develop and publish technical documentation within specification and lab notebook systems Conduct analytical testing, analyze data, and articulate findings through written and verbal summaries Partners with technical team members to develop key tasks and
project plans for timely completion of goals; may informally lead teams Actively collaborate and leverage relationships within R&D and cross functional teams to achieve project goals Provide coaching and function as a resource for colleagues with less experience as part of our Basic Belief and Commitment to Each Other philosophy Assume an advisory role to internal teams such as operations, technical services, and procurement Become fluent and participate in JMS Key Element and Quality programs to support R&D Embrace and actively participate in company's inclusion, Diversity and Equity (ID&E) initiatives The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together.
Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree in Science (Food Science, Bakery Science, or Meat Science) or Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) 5+ years of technical experience in Research & Development Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously Initiative-taking with the ability and desire to work independently Strong experience with food formulations or process engineering and record of leveraging this experience to develop, qualify, and launch innovation Food Safety experience Proven success leading projects from benchtop to scale up and commercialization Ability to work a hybrid working schedule based on Company Core Weeks and business needs Occasional travel - up to 20% Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Candidate must be able to communicate difficult technical concepts and collaborate across functional teams to achieve shared goals Solid proven troubleshooting abilities in fast paced environment Excellent communications skills (written, oral, group presentations) Maintaining excellent documentation PCQI training Learn more about working at Smucker: Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Follow us on Linked In® #LI-MR1#INDSA
