Bostik
Overview
Research Scientist - Analytical Group Leader Job: Lead the Analytical Laboratory Team in Wauwatosa to provide technical support for BU R&D, manufacturing plants, and Bostik customers. Manage expectations and performance (including safety) and develop subordinate personnel using Bostik’s Performance Management process. Work within established safety guidelines and provide suggestions for process and safety improvements. Provide input on selection and purchasing of analytical instrumentation and specialized analyses; responsible for maintenance and repair of some equipment. Provide input on workflow processes and documentation for the Analytical Laboratory. Engage business and technical resources to interpret, solve, and communicate complex technical problems. Responsibilities
Manage the Analytical Laboratory Team in Wauwatosa to provide technical support for BU R&D, manufacturing plants, and Bostik customers. Manage expectations and performance (including safety performance) and develop the careers of subordinate personnel using Bostik’s Performance Management process. Work within established safety guidelines and provide suggestions for process and safety improvements. Provide professional input on selection and purchasing of some analytical instrumentation and specialized analyses; responsible for maintenance and repair of some equipment. Provide input on workflow process and documentation for the Analytical Laboratory. Effectively engage business and technical resources to interpret, solve, and communicate complex technical problems. Key Technical Activities
Maintains substantial technical role including project leadership, direct engagement in problem solving and analytical testing. Aligned to Bostik business needs, develop, perform, and document analytical characterization methods. Development, execution, and documentation of calibration and verification procedures. Supports instrument maintenance and repair of analytical equipment through hands-on troubleshooting and/or coordinating with equipment vendors. Key Leadership Activities
Coordinate with Analytical management on priorities and resource assignments for incoming analysis requests based on importance and urgency. Support development and execution of strategic research/resource plan for the Wauwatosa Analytical team to align with business strategies and team needs, priorities, and growth. Manage training and growth of a team of professional analysts; set goals and manage formal performance reviews for direct reports (mid-year and annual). Context and Environment
Provide expertise and support for multiple chemistries/product families across multiple business units with independent business plans. Balance resources between longer-term research projects and immediate technical crises; communicate with multiple functions/geographies and a range of education and technical expertise. Support a collaborative team environment and coordinate with Bostik and Arkema analytical teams at other sites. Purpose
To support specialized testing capabilities for Bostik Americas, with coordination from other global analytical laboratories. Provide input on techniques, equipment, and resources needed; act as a resource in interactions with outside entities; grow a team of professionals; support a safe analytical testing process; ensure data is repeatable and technically sound. Qualifications/Experience Required
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science or related field (Masters or PhD preferred). Minimum of 5 years experience in an industrial laboratory or equivalent proven ability to manage multiple complex projects in a service laboratory. Strong verbal and written communication skills with technical and business resources. Proven ability to lead/mentor a team of analysts. Experience in multiple polymer characterization techniques including rheological, thermal, chromatographic and spectral techniques for qualitative and quantitative analysis. Experience with adhesive and sealant chemistries, end uses, and formulations preferred.
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Research Scientist - Analytical Group Leader Job: Lead the Analytical Laboratory Team in Wauwatosa to provide technical support for BU R&D, manufacturing plants, and Bostik customers. Manage expectations and performance (including safety) and develop subordinate personnel using Bostik’s Performance Management process. Work within established safety guidelines and provide suggestions for process and safety improvements. Provide input on selection and purchasing of analytical instrumentation and specialized analyses; responsible for maintenance and repair of some equipment. Provide input on workflow processes and documentation for the Analytical Laboratory. Engage business and technical resources to interpret, solve, and communicate complex technical problems. Responsibilities
Manage the Analytical Laboratory Team in Wauwatosa to provide technical support for BU R&D, manufacturing plants, and Bostik customers. Manage expectations and performance (including safety performance) and develop the careers of subordinate personnel using Bostik’s Performance Management process. Work within established safety guidelines and provide suggestions for process and safety improvements. Provide professional input on selection and purchasing of some analytical instrumentation and specialized analyses; responsible for maintenance and repair of some equipment. Provide input on workflow process and documentation for the Analytical Laboratory. Effectively engage business and technical resources to interpret, solve, and communicate complex technical problems. Key Technical Activities
Maintains substantial technical role including project leadership, direct engagement in problem solving and analytical testing. Aligned to Bostik business needs, develop, perform, and document analytical characterization methods. Development, execution, and documentation of calibration and verification procedures. Supports instrument maintenance and repair of analytical equipment through hands-on troubleshooting and/or coordinating with equipment vendors. Key Leadership Activities
Coordinate with Analytical management on priorities and resource assignments for incoming analysis requests based on importance and urgency. Support development and execution of strategic research/resource plan for the Wauwatosa Analytical team to align with business strategies and team needs, priorities, and growth. Manage training and growth of a team of professional analysts; set goals and manage formal performance reviews for direct reports (mid-year and annual). Context and Environment
Provide expertise and support for multiple chemistries/product families across multiple business units with independent business plans. Balance resources between longer-term research projects and immediate technical crises; communicate with multiple functions/geographies and a range of education and technical expertise. Support a collaborative team environment and coordinate with Bostik and Arkema analytical teams at other sites. Purpose
To support specialized testing capabilities for Bostik Americas, with coordination from other global analytical laboratories. Provide input on techniques, equipment, and resources needed; act as a resource in interactions with outside entities; grow a team of professionals; support a safe analytical testing process; ensure data is repeatable and technically sound. Qualifications/Experience Required
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science or related field (Masters or PhD preferred). Minimum of 5 years experience in an industrial laboratory or equivalent proven ability to manage multiple complex projects in a service laboratory. Strong verbal and written communication skills with technical and business resources. Proven ability to lead/mentor a team of analysts. Experience in multiple polymer characterization techniques including rheological, thermal, chromatographic and spectral techniques for qualitative and quantitative analysis. Experience with adhesive and sealant chemistries, end uses, and formulations preferred.
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