Lead, R&D (Engnr/Chemist/Specialist)

Responsible for designing and conducting experiments toward the development or improvement of custom polymer compounds. Responsible for developing a testing plan, and procedure, data analysis, and communication of results. Five plus years direct, relevant experience with ability to operate independently. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Leads development of products, adhering to customer specifications, quality, and operational goals and standards. Applies multiple theories in testing/approaches to the creation of if needed. Provides project management to product platform development including application of statistical experimental design, product testing, and data analysis. Identifies material and other functional specifications to meet customer requirements. Provides technical guidance across business units. Partners with manufacturing to establish quality and testing conditions for new materials. Presents technical work to customers and various levels of management. Physical/Environ. Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear. Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area. Work is inside and the individual is exposed to a normal lab environment. Occasionally work in a manufacturing environment where the noise level is loud. The individual will be required to work extensively at a computer screen and will, at times, sit at a desk for extended periods. Scope Business Unit