Senior Chemist

The Chemist will Research and Develop chemical formulations within the product line they hold primary responsibility.  The role includes but is not limited to innovating new products and processes, supporting existing products and processes, optimizing operational costs and installation costs, quality assurance of raw material specifications, as well as the design and performance requirements of products used in building envelope systems.  This position will research latest technologies using laboratory, pilot-scale, and plant-scale processing equipment to create new products and building assemblies, test methods, formulations, and processing techniques.  Effective communication of this knowledge will be demonstrated by teaching others, sharing knowledge, and collaborating with stakeholders within and outside our organization.  This position will operate under the general guidance of Team Leader, Manager and/or Director R&D.

      Research, develop, implement, sustain chemical formulations

a.       Manage existing formulations

b.       Research new formulations

c.        Ensure supply consistency and quality of raw materials

d.       Collaborate with raw material suppliers to innovate raw materials

2.       Communicate with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Warranty, Quality, etc.

a.       Define project scope

b.       Update project status.

c.        Recommend countermeasures to challenges

3.       Support R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Warranty, Quality, etc.

a.       Serve as a technical resource

b.       Answer technical questions.

c.        Assist testing on products and systems.

4.       Project Management

a.       Work with Supervisor to identify and prioritize projects

b.       Organize work in alignment with priorities.

c.        Deliver high impact results.

5.       Utilise the Carlisle Operating System (COS) ways of working in all relevant tasks and projects.

The above list is not exhaustive and your duties may vary from time to time to suit company needs