Research scientist chemistry - Chicago, IL, United States - Fuchs Lubricants

Description

Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel.

With our corporate R&D headquarters and Americas R&D regional hub located in the US, the Research, Development, & Innovaiton Scientist will be working in key research and discovery activities in our Metal Processing Fluids lead laboratory for region.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the global technical community to discover new technologies, new formula bases, raw materials and processing techniques that lead to unique products.

Other activities will include working on the acceleration of Innovaiton through applicaiton of computational science, collaboration with our Applied Science team for the deelopment of new bench tests, and creating a future product portfolio with sustainability at its core.

This individual will manage multiple projects, report on technical subjects and be a diligent problem solver, while maintaining a clear sense of priorities and focus.

This will include new product development and process development projects to quickly triage new product ideas and drive them through the stage-gate project process.

Partner with Product Management to develop and maintain a pipeline of new product ideas to meet Business Plans and Global R&D and Global Product Management Plans.

Collaborate (regionally & globally) in a high performance, results driven work environment while promoting a culture of discovery, curiosity, and continuous learning.

Create affiliations, participate in consortia, engage in global Key Working Groups, as required to support the product development, launch, and ensure the on-going success of the product pipeline.

Support a learning culture that builds organizational knowledge and sustainable platforms through mentoring and training.

Contribute to budgets management and resource allocations to achieve both short term and long term goals, including capital expenditures to enhance the company's technical capabilities.

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 5-7 years' experience required; PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred.

Experience in water-based or oil-based lubricant technologies and tribological characterization.
Knowledge of chemistry, raw materials, surfactants, and dispersion technologies.

Strong problem solving, interpersonal, team, project management, bench and communication skills is needed to work effectively within R&D, across departments, and across the global organization.

Ability to be flexible, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work well under pressure.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace.

Fuchs Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).

Keywords:
Senior Scientist, Location: Chicago, IL