Scientist III

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Tremco is seeking an applicant with a demonstrated knowledge of coating formulating across multiple chemistries, with a focus on reactive, one component systems and butyl technologies, and would be responsible for all efforts regarding new developmental projects and operational and supply chain support regarding them. The incumbent in the role will advance projects effectively once given guidance from senior leadership and communicate project updates to assist in tactical decision making regarding the area of their expertise. They will demonstrate competency regarding adaptability, resourcefulness, collaboration, and accountability to drive projects to completion when working individually or within a group dynamic.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and supervise research projects that deliver business results

• Lead multiple project activities through a defined product development process
• Oversee the design of experiments to evaluate and optimize the performance attributes of these technologies
• Understand process capability, design selection criteria, and/or structure-property relationships for developed products
• Assure and validate proper documentation of responsible technical and experimental activities
• Present work and subject matter cross-functionally to facilitate discussion of project management
• Explores conceptual ideas to prove or disprove concepts
• Ability to travel up to 25%

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's degree in chemistry

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• 4+ Years' experience reactive chemistry with deep knowledge in polymer synthesis.

• Polymer knowledge in polyurethane, acrylics, STPU and STPE, and other hybrid systems

• Knowledge of solvent-based coatings and sealants (commercial deck coatings and roof systems)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, taste, smell, and lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $90K and $100K negotiable plus incentive compensation. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.