Rust-Oleum
Sr R&D Scientist - Industrial Division
Rust-Oleum, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States, 53158
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior R&D Scientist with deep expertise in industrial paints and coatings to join our R&D team in the Consumer Product Goods (CPG) sector. This role focuses on developing and optimizing industrial coating products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and regulatory compliance. This position provides leadership to internal research, product development, and cross-functional teams. The candidate must possess demonstrated competencies and experiences in project management, documentation, and communication. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in chemistry, particularly in the formulation and application of industrial products. Responsibilities
Lead and apply project management practices to guide R&D projects, with technically guiding complex initiatives and team members. Design, develop, and optimize industrial coating formulations (brush, rolled, and spray) for general industrial, corrosion protection, containment, tank linings, and other high-performance applications (waterborne and/or solventborne). Apply in-depth knowledge of coating chemistries (alkyd, epoxy, phenolic, polyurethane, polyaspartics, siloxanes, etc.) and formulation science to troubleshoot issues, enhance performance, and ensure product stability and safety. Utilize knowledge of industrial specifications (SSPC, MPI, ISO, etc.) and end-user requirements to develop high-performance products. Demonstrate strong scientific methodology with hypothesis-driven research, experimental design, data analysis, and documentation. Develop and implement timelines, prioritize resources, and communicate progress in alignment with marketing and cross-functional teams. Develop strategic decisions and provide guidance on staff utilization, driving initiatives while aligning with business strategy and value creation. Exhibit outstanding verbal and written technical communication, interpersonal skills, and presentations. Identify and scout new and innovative ideas; pursue continuous learning and awareness of open literature and the competitive landscape. Collaborate with leadership to allocate resources toward initiatives and influence decision making with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Technical Leadership
Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex R&D projects and team members. Generate accurate timelines and manage time, prioritization, and resources; report progress in collaboration with the marketing team. Make strategic decisions technically and regarding staff utilization to execute initiatives and create value. Demonstrate strong innovation planning and execution. Strong communication with project stakeholders and the external scientific community. Organization Leadership
Commit to continuous learning, mentorship, and teaching; develop the team’s skillsets with R&D management. Demonstrate agility and change management to respond to emerging business needs. Build strong internal and external partnerships (marketing, manufacturing, sourcing, vendors, customers). Manage high-stakes situations across all organizational levels and improve efficiency and quality through process assessment and development. Deliver outstanding presentations and demonstrate strong career ambition and business acumen. Education Guidelines
BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials, or another equivalent scientific field required. MS or PhD strongly preferred. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. About Us
Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are. After all, in the beginning, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn’t particularly care about paint. When he founded our company in 1921, he just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution. Today, Rust-Oleum Corporation remains a global leader in protective paints and coatings for home and industry, with a creative and talented team of over 3,000 people across the world helping us stay at the forefront of durable and innovative products.
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We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior R&D Scientist with deep expertise in industrial paints and coatings to join our R&D team in the Consumer Product Goods (CPG) sector. This role focuses on developing and optimizing industrial coating products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and regulatory compliance. This position provides leadership to internal research, product development, and cross-functional teams. The candidate must possess demonstrated competencies and experiences in project management, documentation, and communication. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in chemistry, particularly in the formulation and application of industrial products. Responsibilities
Lead and apply project management practices to guide R&D projects, with technically guiding complex initiatives and team members. Design, develop, and optimize industrial coating formulations (brush, rolled, and spray) for general industrial, corrosion protection, containment, tank linings, and other high-performance applications (waterborne and/or solventborne). Apply in-depth knowledge of coating chemistries (alkyd, epoxy, phenolic, polyurethane, polyaspartics, siloxanes, etc.) and formulation science to troubleshoot issues, enhance performance, and ensure product stability and safety. Utilize knowledge of industrial specifications (SSPC, MPI, ISO, etc.) and end-user requirements to develop high-performance products. Demonstrate strong scientific methodology with hypothesis-driven research, experimental design, data analysis, and documentation. Develop and implement timelines, prioritize resources, and communicate progress in alignment with marketing and cross-functional teams. Develop strategic decisions and provide guidance on staff utilization, driving initiatives while aligning with business strategy and value creation. Exhibit outstanding verbal and written technical communication, interpersonal skills, and presentations. Identify and scout new and innovative ideas; pursue continuous learning and awareness of open literature and the competitive landscape. Collaborate with leadership to allocate resources toward initiatives and influence decision making with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Technical Leadership
Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex R&D projects and team members. Generate accurate timelines and manage time, prioritization, and resources; report progress in collaboration with the marketing team. Make strategic decisions technically and regarding staff utilization to execute initiatives and create value. Demonstrate strong innovation planning and execution. Strong communication with project stakeholders and the external scientific community. Organization Leadership
Commit to continuous learning, mentorship, and teaching; develop the team’s skillsets with R&D management. Demonstrate agility and change management to respond to emerging business needs. Build strong internal and external partnerships (marketing, manufacturing, sourcing, vendors, customers). Manage high-stakes situations across all organizational levels and improve efficiency and quality through process assessment and development. Deliver outstanding presentations and demonstrate strong career ambition and business acumen. Education Guidelines
BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials, or another equivalent scientific field required. MS or PhD strongly preferred. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. About Us
Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are. After all, in the beginning, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn’t particularly care about paint. When he founded our company in 1921, he just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution. Today, Rust-Oleum Corporation remains a global leader in protective paints and coatings for home and industry, with a creative and talented team of over 3,000 people across the world helping us stay at the forefront of durable and innovative products.
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