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Thatcher Company

Senior Research Scientist, Construction Division

Thatcher Company, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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Senior Research Scientist, Construction Division

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$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Thatcher Company Thatcher Company, Inc. is a privately owned company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a diversified chemical manufacturer, compounder, re-packager and distributor. Thatcher Company, Inc and its affiliated companies have over 500 employees in 15 locations in the USA. The company was founded in 1967 and is financially strong with excellent growth prospects. The company has never had a losing year, has no outside debt and has financed all its growth internally. Thatcher’s diversification, coupled with ever broadening product offerings, allows us to provide job security to our employees and respond to the changing needs of our customers and the marketplace. Our core values include insuring safety in all our activities, proper environment stewardship, a focus on providing our customers superior products and service, insuring employee success, win-win relationships and continuous improvement. The founder of our company set up a defined contribution Profit Sharing Plan to reward the efforts and loyalty of all our employees. It is fully funded by the company and no employee contribution or match is an element of the plan. The plan allows for a yearly contribution of up to 25% of an employee’s salary. The results of company operations are reviewed every year to determine the contribution amount for each employee. 2019 marked the 46th consecutive year of maximum funding.

Senior Research Scientist, Construction Division Thatcher Company is looking for a Senior Research Scientist to lead development of construction products at Thatcher Company headquarters, located in Salt Lake City, UT. This position will report to the Vice President of Technical Services and Business Development.

Major Accountabilities

Lead the company’s development of new products/technologies for the Construction Market. Develop manufacturing processes for new products and optimize existing manufacturing processes for the construction division of Thatcher Company. Support Thatcher’s operational excellence group in the scale-up and launch of new products and processes. Develop finished product specifications and validate analytical test methods which are needed to characterize new construction products. Improve the existing construction product line and search for opportunities to optimize related manufacturing processes. Collaborate with Thatcher’s marketing and sales departments to understand the needs of the construction industry and develop technical, customer-driven solutions. Develop a thorough understanding of the construction market through market research and analysis of competitive offerings. Manage multiple projects simultaneously and communicate project status through written technical reports and live presentations. Evaluate and approve new raw materials or raw material substitutions as requested by Thatcher’s procurement team. Provide storage and shelf-life recommendations supported by low temperature testing, corrosion studies, and ambient and accelerated aging studies. Assist the marketing department with the development of technical marketing literature. Provide both internal and external technical support and guidance.

Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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