Senior Synthesis Scientist – UPR-VER Resins – Composites

Job title:

Senior Synthesis Scientist – UPR-VER Resins – Composites

Company

Antal International

Job description

Job DescriptionAntal International is a global recruitment service firm, (www.antal.com) starts from 1992, headquarter in London. 145 offices in more than 35 countries covering 5 continents, more than 2000 consultants today.We are hiring for our client: A leading producer of specialty polymers with a clear focus on sustainability. Our client has key positions in coating markets and beyond, across industries in mobility & transportation, construction & infrastructure as well as packaging & consumer goods.With manufacturing facilities and R&D centers located around the world, our client offers access to a huge global network of innovation and provides responsive, local support to our customers, helping them to quickly bring advanced coating solutions to market.Job Title: Senior Synthesis Scientist – UPR-VER Resins – CompositesPermanent contractLocation: Drogenbos, BelgiumGross Annual Salary: Attractive packageWe are looking for an experienced scentist with relevant technical knowledge, in this new and exciting role you will work directly on developing unsaturated polyester (UPR) and vinyl-ester (VER) resins and formulations for target applications in composites area.Main responsibilities of this role include to manage new product development projects and to provide technical support to internal and external customers.You will report to R&D manager.Main Missions and Responsibilities

• Initiates and conducts research projects to develop new unsaturated polyester (UPR) and vinyl-ester (VER) products and formulations for composite applications.
• Understands structure of property relations and technical challenges by setup, execute and evaluate DOEs to target the required product profile.
• Works cross-functional with different R&D groups and positions including long-term research, synthesis group and pilot team.
• Designs and sets up laboratory equipment, analyses results, and recommends courses of action based on available chemical and engineering information.
• Works with operations to scale up new products and formulations from lab trials to pilot and commercial production.
• Actively participates in research departmental safety programs; ensures safe laboratory operations and utilizes all relevant safety processes.
• Interprets and communicates test results to cross-functional teams globally.
• Participates in Stage Gate projects as a team leader or team member.
• Promotes UP and VE resins technology through presentations, publications and participation at trade shows and conferences.
• Assists customers in troubleshooting issues when using group’s technologies.
• Develops networks within global technical communities to overcome issues, find solutions, and achieve objectives.
• Provides monthly and quarterly reports on the status and impact of key projects; presents work internally and externally.
• Follows scientific and patent literature related to the field and provide expert analysis.
• Oversees the global intellectual property in UP and VE technologies and generates intellectual property when applicable.

Qualification requirement:

• Master degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, materials science, or related discipline. PhD is preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of experience in R&D or technical service of which at least 5 years in developing UPR and VER resins and formulations for composite applications.
• Knowledge of peroxide cure formulations and styrene-free solutions for composites.
• Expertise in UP and/or VE is preferred.
• Solid understanding in polymer physics and polymer chemistry.
• Proven track record in commercializing new products.
• A creative and resourceful problem-solver, balancing commercialization speed and scientific rigor in a dynamic environment

Expected salary

Location

Drogenbos, Vlaams Brabant

Job date

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 23:12:56 GMT

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