R&D Chemist/Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Develops new and innovative products. Given a technical and/or commercial target, as project
owner progresses development from concept to final product including technical feasibility,
timeline, materials and formulation, technical documentation, and communication of progress.
Provides technical support to operations for existing products including raw material
qualification and approval as needed. Provides technical support to internal marketing and
sales groups as well as external customers regarding products and applications including
development and existing products as needed. May lead lower-level R&D
chemists/engineers/technicians. Performs duties in support of Gaco Enverge division strategic
initiatives and Holcim Building Envelope enterprise strategy.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Researches and develops new materials, products & technologies to support the
division and platform strategic initiatives.

• Develops supplier relationships to optimize existing products helping the
organization to protect existing business and capture new business.
• Utilizes scientific principles and methods to evaluate materials, processes and
products.
• Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis of organic and inorganic compounds
to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, structure,
relationships, and reactions. Proficient in utilizing advanced analytical techniques.
• Develops, optimizes, leads and coordinates the scale up of lab batches to a
production setting.
• Authors and issues laboratory and event reports for production.
• Develops & implements batch process procedures and standards.
• Develops, performs, and interprets results of analysis performed utilizing thermal
analysis, spectroscopy, mechanical testing, analytical testing, rheology and
compatibility testing. Leads the evaluation & submission of capital laboratory
equipment requests.
• Develops and authors standard and nonstandard testing procedure for quality
control and R & D. Select and recommend appropriate standard or nonstandard test
method to characterize materials and their components as well as and products. As
required participates in global standards organizations such as ASTM & ISO.
• Authors technical papers and reports and prepare standard test procedures and
specifications for raw materials, processes, facilities, products.
• Study effects of various methods of processing, and packaging. Determines optimal
processability of new or current formulations. Authors and implements standard
process specification for manufacturing.
• Recommends safe handling procedures of chemicals introduced in the Laboratory
and Plant environments.
• Develops safety program and policies for site laboratory.
• May lead lower-level R&D chemists/engineers/technicians as needed.
• Support other R&D chemists/engineers/technicians as needed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Requires B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science. Advanced
degree i.e. M.S., Ph.D., MBA is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive Compensation
Retirement Savings
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care 

Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity) 

Educational Assistance Program