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National manufacturer of architectural and industrial coatings seeks Chief Chemist for development laboratory. Successful candidate will have a degree in chemistry with at least 10 years relevant experience, including management in the coatings industry. Experience with broad range of architectural, general industrial, and specialty coatings desired; familiarity with emerging technologies and ISO quality system is a plus. We seek enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who can manage people and work in a flexible environment. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. Job is located in Ohio.

Interested candidates should e-mail their questions or send their resume and salary history to myron956@gmail.com.

Poloplaz is a U.S. based privately owned company leader manufacturer of coatings for the hardwood floor industry. Poloplaz has supplied the residential, commercial, and sport wood floor industry since 1961. Poloplaz currently has a job opening for a Senior R&D Chemist.

Responsibilities:

• Independently engineering new coatings formulations and taking them from the lab to production and to commercial success.
• Cost analysis of current and new formulas.
• Process troubleshooting and optimization.
• Quality control steward.
• Reporting on a timely manner projects undertaken.
• Customer support.
• Maintaining a legible and up to date lab notebook.

Qualifications:

• BS technical degree required preferably chemical engineering or related field, masters preferred.
• 4+ years of hands on experience formulating liquid coatings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self driven and independent.

ANDERSEN CORPORATION

A market leader in manufacturing wood windows and patio doors, Andersen Corporation is recognized internationally for its innovative products. Founded in 1903, the company is privately owned and has a strong history of commitment to its employees, community and environmental stewardship. Andersen markets products throughout North America and in South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. On the cutting edge both in technology and in people-oriented programs, we experience very low turnover, a great working environment, and an excellent benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package. We currently have the following position open.

FOCUS/OBJECTIVE:

The role is a Technical Leader in an R&D organization with a deep understanding of various chemical formulations and processing systems, particularly liquid coatings and lineal capping technologies. Associate should be able to identify and develop new chemical materials and systems with internal and external suppliers. Extensive and savvy experimental skills are needed. Experience in working with manufacturing on commercialization of new technologies and design for manufacturability is essential. Associate should be able to define customer requirements for coating systems for windows and doors over time. Supervisory experience is helpful to lead a small team of technical experts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identification of technologies to explore for chemical fabrication processes.
• Explore internal development and external partners.
• Modification of chemical systems for windows and doors.
• Experimental techniques to deliver optimum chemical systems in terms of customer requirements, cost and quality.
• Commercialization of chemical systems with manufacturing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS technical degree required preferably chemical engineering or related field, masters preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical processing and commercialization.

For immediate consideration please apply online.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure track position beginning September, 2011 in Physical Polymer Chemistry. Appointments are anticipated at the Assistant Professor rank, (however appointments at higher rank may be considered). For details, qualifications, and application instructions (online faculty application required), please visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG and search/apply to requisition #102114. Open until filled, application review begins September 27, 2010. For further information about the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry see http://www.calpoly.edu/~chem. EEO.

• Develop market size and key requirements in the U.S./Canada for Custom Color touch-up paint
• Review market analyses to determine market and customer requirements, price schedules, and discount programs
• Assist other departments to prepare marketing and advertising materials and technical publications
• Identify skills and staffing needs for the sales team
• Coordinates development of sales objectives, strategies, advertising and promotional programs, and ensures execution
• Directs channel development activity and coordinates sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas and goals
• Analyzes and prepares sales reports showing volume, potential sales, key issues and proposed actions

• Must have previous Sales and Marketing Management experience, preferably in paint and coatings industry
• Proven track record in building and maintaining effective sales teams
• Proactive, aggressive and effective sales identification and sales closure skills
• Ability to generate effective long-term customer relationships with effective sales negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Travel of at least 50% of the time is required

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• Accounted for $200,000 in cost savings by developing new water base adhesive process for bonding Fluoroelastomer Valve Stem Seals to metal.
• Negotiated $100,000 cost savings for Rubber Laboratory on new equipment purchases.
• Managed Rubber Laboratory and coordinated all projects with on-time effectiveness, with incorporating effective safety equipment and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to use problem-solving (Echip Design of Experimentation) techniques.
• Proven record of accomplishment of delivering value added results in competitive environments.
• Excellent understanding of customer's technical, material, manufacturing, and cost requirements