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Position overview
We are looking for an experienced waterborne scientist with expertise in managing a group of waterborne synthesis scientists.
Main responsibilities of this role are to design and develop waterborne resins for a variety of applications, provide support to customers, provide support for manufacturing, identify opportunities and help grow market share.
It is desired to have expertise in acrylic emulsion/PUD synthesis and excellent communication skills.
If you are passionate about waterborne resins/coatings and like to work on new and exciting chemistry apply and join our team!
Responsibilities
Synthesize acrylic emulsions and polyurethane dispersions in the lab and also supervise a group of synthesis scientists.
Collaborate with application, technical service in developing new technologies, and interact with synthesis experts in other regions.
Design and develop technical, promotional literature and prepare technical papers.
Presentation at conferences, symposiums and trade shows.
Communicate with customers to promote resins, new technologies and provide technical guidance.
Visit customers when necessary.
Interface with Sales and Marketing personnel to implement growth strategy and help grow sales.
Investigate customer complaints and problems.
Provide support to the customers when required.
Conduct trainings to customers and distributors when needed.
Maintain safe and regulatory compliant laboratory work environment in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice and through proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Required skills and experience
10 years of synthesis experience in acrylic emulsions, OR polyurethane dispersions.
Minimum 3 years of technical management experience.
Excellent interpersonal, written, oral and presentation skills.
Ability to drive results, take initiative, collaborate, and build trust.
Ability to travel to pilot and production facilities for scale up and line trials.
Fluent English is required.
Qualifications
Ph.
D.
in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Polymer Science/Material Science.
Paint and coatings experience will be a plus.
We offer
We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions.
On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.
Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.
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