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SalaryAkzoNobel is active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.
Job Purpose
The R&D Specialist II owns execution of defined pieces of a project or Lab Work Request under the supervision of a project leader or manager. The R&D Specialist II anticipates or suggests work required or follow-up experiments to achieve an objective.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Science with experience in Research and Development in a laboratory setting.
- Degree in chemistry, polymer or materials science, or chemical engineering preferred. Master of Science degree in Laboratory Science with 0-1 year experience highly preferred.
- Available to travel, as necessary
Key Responsibilities
The R&D Specialist II is a highly motivated person with a problem solving and customer-oriented mindset that supports the workstream leader in performing lab work necessary for new product introduction, raw material changes, product testing, and root cause analysis. S/He initiates networking within the technical group when needed.
The R&D Specialist II performs each essential duty safely, satisfactorily, and in a timely manner.
- Understand the purpose of formulation components and reformulate to solve straightforward customer (internal/external) problems with minimal supervision
- Manage the assigned LWR /projects, including timeline and planning, on a weekly timescale
- Provides data-driven insights to support diagnostics and resolution of issues in manufacturing, application, and formulation
- Summarize test data in the form of spreadsheets, reports, and presentation; draws conclusions
- Infer next course of experimental actions from completed testing and results
- Update and raise flags on projects; anticipate and mitigate delays
- Represent R&D and work effectively with cross-functional groups including but not limited to quality control and pilot plants
- Maintain clean and organized work environment
- Provide direct support to sales, marketing and supply chain efforts through reports, presentation, and customer interaction
Total Compensation
The salary range for these skills is $65,000 - $70,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Perks for Joining AkzoNobel!
Medical insurance with HSA Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits Annual bonus 401K retirement savings with 6% company match Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay Paid Parental leave Hybrid work for most exempt roles Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale Tuition Reimbursement Career growth opportunities Employee referral bonus
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Strongsville, OH 44136: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
