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Our client, who has been here in Metro Detroit for over 50 years is looking to add a Sr. Formulation Chemist to their team. This is a Formulation Chemist role however the focus is set on a working with a Formulation Chemist who has and wants to continue to grow with their managerial / leadership skills. This person will also start off with Assistant Lab Manager responsibilities along with formulation/reverse engineering responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
• Plan, coordinate, and direct programs for research, product development, troubleshooting, and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Maintain and develop Metalworking, General Industrial, and Process Oil product lines.
• Direct programs for analysis and testing of substances to verify composition of manufactured products.
• Coordinate research and analysis activities according to applicable regulations, manufacturing processes, or other considerations (perform product formulation along with reverse engineering of formulas, R&D).
• Approves modifications for formulas, standards, specifications, and processes.
• Review research, testing, quality control, and other operational reports to ensure that quality standards, efficiency, and schedules are met.
• Interpret results of laboratory activities to laboratory personnel, management, and professional and technical societies.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and training to internal and external customers.
• Troubleshoot customer issues.
• Provide trial and start-up support for the sales team.
• Direct and handle regulatory affairs such as governmental reporting, compliance programs, and technical data sheets and SDSs.
• Advise management, technical personnel, and representatives of other organizations of activities.
• Trouble shoot laboratory equipment issues.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Analytical - Collect and research data; Use intuition and experience to complement data; Design workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Gather and analyze information skillfully; Develop alternative solutions; Work well in group problem solving situations; Use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assess own strengths and weaknesses; Pursue training and development opportunities; Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; Share expertise with others.
• Customer Service - Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; Respond promptly to customer needs; Solicit customer feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance; Meet commitments.
• Oral and Written Communication - Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listen to get clarification; Demonstrate group presentation skills. Write clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Delegation - Delegate work assignments; Match the responsibility to the person; Give authority to work independently; Set expectations and monitor delegated activities.
• Leadership - Exhibit confidence in self and others; Inspire and motivate others to perform well; Effectively influence actions and opinions of others; Inspire respect and trust; Accept feedback from others; Provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; Give appropriate recognition to others; Display passion and optimism; Mobilize others to fulfill the vision.
• Innovation - Display original thinking and creativity; Meet challenges with resourcefulness; Generate suggestions for improving work; Develop innovative approaches and ideas; Present ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Judgment - Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process; Make timely decisions.
• Motivation - Set and achieve challenging goals; Demonstrate persistence to overcome obstacles; Measure self against standard of excellence; Take calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; Use time efficiently; Plan for additional resources; Set goals and objectives; Organize or schedule other people and their tasks; Develop realistic action plans.
Qualifications:
- Formulation (chemistry) experience 3+ years
- Supervisory experience or team management (1+ years)
- Bachelor of Science (preferably Chemistry) and 5-10+ years of related experience
Disqualifiers:
- No formulation experience.
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