• Technical functions:
  • Design and coordinate the execution of experiments with team members to develop, characterize, and/or improve materials, formulations, synthetic methods, or processing schemes.
  • Work with wide latitude for completing complex projects requiring the origination and application of new unique approaches.
  • Provide technical inspiration, leadership, and consultation to professional co-workers.
  • Apply advanced knowledge in area of specialization to solve problems.
  • Develop competitive technical proposal and externally funded research programs to support company long-range technology development objectives.
• Leadership:
  • May serve as senior technical leader for one or more projects.
  • May supervise, mentor, motivate, and help evaluate team members on the same project.
  • May serve as project team leader.
  • Support team efforts by active involvement in team discussions and decision-making.
  • Show initiative in improving workplace safety and orderliness.
  • Demonstrate excellent work habits and attitude and a good spirit in cooperating with others
  • Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Communications:
  • May act as a liaison with other groups, divisions, and functional groups.
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate with external customers. This activity may require domestic travel or international.
  • Demonstrate ability to organize and present data and conclusions from technical work in a clear, concise manner, either in written or verbal form. This includes responsibility for 1) preparing research proposals or proposal sections relating to a specific technology area, and 2) representing the company at outside technical forums.
  • It is also expected that R&D staff will begin to distinguish themselves at this level on the basis of technical competency and creativity, project management skills, and/or people-management skills. The particular compliment of skills that they demonstrate will create opportunities for advancement into more senior technical, business, or management positions.

Requirements:
Credentials and Education

• Master’s Degree plus 3 years experience or
• PhD preferred or
• Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Application Info:
To apply for this position please complete the online application. This position is open until filled. Screening will begin July 23, 2010.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V