Associate Scientist, Industry

2 semanas atrás


Porto, Portugal Elementis PLC Tempo inteiro

About Us

Elementis is a global specialty chemical company, with 1,300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis, we bring a distinctive combination of expertise, innovation, and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers' products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow, surface modification, and formulation with access to unique natural materials, Elementis delivers unique chemistry, sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets, including cosmetics, anti-perspirants, decorative and industrial coatings, automotive and ceramics.

Job Description Summary

Position Summary

You are responsible for providing solutions to customer needs and requirements in the field of industrial adhesive & sealants. Support sales of existing portfolio to meet customer needs.

This will be achievable through testing commercial available products or newly developed products under the supervision of the Manager for Global Industry

**Job Description**:
Position in Organization
- Reports to (Supervisor/Manager’s title): Manager, Global Industry R&D
- Direct Reports: No direct reports
- Department: R&D
- Location: Porto, Portugal

**Responsibilities**:

- Support the creation and implementation of customer specific projects.
- Hands-on lab work in the preparation and testing of adhesive & sealants formulations based on existing starting formulations.
- Support the update of test formulas regarding newer raw materials and market trends.
- Discussion and communication of project status and results to supervisor and relevant stakeholders.
- Maintaining a record of all lab project work in written English by using existing software and databases
- Support of the marketing department in preparation of promotional data for product launches, fairs and congresses.
- Support and guide quality, production and procurement departments under the supervision of the manager for Global Industry.
- Support technical training for commercial teams, distributors and customers by creating data, demonstration materials.

Decision making
- You will be guided by the manager in discissions related to experimental methodologies, formulation approaches.
- Recommends training content, testing approaches and methodologies.
- Higher level approval required for non-budgetary resourcing and expenditures.

Additional Job Description

Job Competencies
- Building collaborative relationships Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Drive product development and opportunities for future business through insight and understanding of customer needs.
- Cultivates innovation: By promoting an innovative mindset, foster a culture of creativity and exploration within the team, encouraging them to think outside the box and generate novel ideas, and drive continuous improvement in products, processes and technologies.
- Plan and align: Planning and aligning to execute is essential for managing multiple projects effectively. It enables you to allocate resources, ensure research activities are synchronized with project timelines, execute projects with precision, maximize productivity and achieve desired outcomes.
- Collaboration: Effective collaboration ensures you can harness the collective expertise and insights of various stakeholders including R&D teams, Marketing, regulatory affairs and external research partners. You can facilitate the exchange of ideas, align diverse perspectives, promotes synergy and accelerate the product development process.

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Solid understanding of adhesive & sealant preparation and testing processes and methodologies for the adhesive & sealant segment
- Good scientific, analytical and reasoning skills
- Eager for knowledge and problem solving, “go-getter”
- Works well in team environment

Position Requirements
- Education: Required degree or vocational training.
- Experience: 2 years of experience in adhesive & sealants ( preparation and testing)
- IT Skills: Microsoft Office, Presentation software, Project management software, Desireable: JDE, Rheocompas
- Language Skills: fluent in spoken and written English, second language is beneficial (apart from Portuguese)
- Working arrangements: On site
- Traveling required: Max 10 % travel required



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