Senior Product Development Scientist
Our client based in the East side of Galway is seeking a Senior Product Development Scientist to manage a team of Scientists and work on early formulation/ concept work in the laboratory. The ideal candidate will have 10 years experience of formulating coatings in industry with a proven track record of mentoring and managing people. This role will not suit someone coming solely from an academic background. Practical industry experience is a must. This may suit someone coming from the Paint or Automotive industry.
Responsibilities:
1. Develop and perfect new coating formulations to achieve breakthrough product performance requirements.
2. Design and implement new processes required for the implementation of new coating technologies.
3. Drive the successful development and transfer of technologies from product conception to industrialization and launch through cross-functional collaboration throughout the organization.
4. Direct others' technical activities, provide mentorship and own development plans for staff members.
5. Develop and present information to inform and influence internal and external customers and gain alignment across stakeholders.
6. Actively monitor regulations and lead R&D efforts to comply with changing requirements.
7. Document all Lab work to support applications for Intellectual Property and internal standards requirements, including ISO 13485.
Requirements:
1. An Honours Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field with a minimum of 10 years industry experience.
2. Must be hands-on with laboratory work and process development experience.
3. Must be a strong, open communicator with clear fluent English and a team-orientated mindset.
4. Adapts to change easily and identifies the opportunity for change, driving for continuous improvement.
5. Must be able to work both individually and as part of the team.
6. Design of experiments using statistical software.
7. Applied research in coating development.
Reach out to Niamh at or today for more information.
Skills: Chemist, people management, formulations of coatings.
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