Senior Research Scientist - Lamination Adhesives

SR. RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Bostik

Advanced Packaging & Converting – Flexible Laminating

Dublin - Ohio

Bostik, a leading global adhesive specialist, provides lamination adhesives for flexible packaging used in food, medical and industrial applications. Their adhesives enhance the performance of multilayered packaging films by providing strong bonding, added functionality and improved conversation efficiency.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Research Scientist to lead innovation, development, and optimization of our lamination adhesives product range in North America.

ORGANIZATION

Reports to Global R&D Director for AP&C Flexible Laminating

Direct reports: 2+ R&D regional Scientist and Technicians

SAFETY

Actively promotes safe behavior in the Department and takes responsibility for safe lab operations.

Continuously fosters safe environment with subordinates.

Actively participates in department safety initiatives and initiates improvements in them.

Leads Department safety meetings and teams

Mentors employees in the Department to practice safe working habits and behaviors

KNOW HOW

PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and 6-10 years’ experience in polymer chemistry, or MS or BS degree plus 8-12 years relevant experience.

Profound knowledge and experience in the design of polyurethane, polyester and acrylics, preferably around lamination adhesive for flexible food packaging and/or also industrial application.

Deep understanding about adhesion theory and reaction kinetics, especially related to polyurethane chemistry and polyester.

Solid understanding about technologies and application processes used in the converting industry to produce flexible food packaging, such as extrusion, lamination, printing, …, and its potential influence on adhesive performance.

Good understanding about food regulatory requirements in the industry for flexible food packaging.

Understands the requirements/challenges for improved sustainability and recyclability of flexible packaging.

Good understanding about statistical methods and analysis

IP management & strategy

Stake holder management

Effective team leadership and interpersonal skills

PROBLEM SOLVING

Applies scientific principles to achieve complex project goals

Deals with ambiguity and incomplete data

Solves assigned and self-uncovered complex scientific problems

Regularly submits new project ideas to address market needs and opportunities

Organizes and analyzes data to explain conclusions/outcomes to R&D and Business unit

Management.

Uses internal and external networks to solve problems and to accelerate R&D projects

ACCOUNTABILITY

Build Climate of Trust and Respect

Drive Toward Results

Focus on the Customers

Demonstrates a proactive approach and can-do attitude

Forms strong working collaborations with colleagues in Business or Manufacturing groups

Publishes reports for broad distribution with minimal management review required.

Plans and leads projects

Presents work team results to audiences including senior Bostik / Arkema decision-makers.

Uses/coordinates intellectual property to protect and expand the company’s interests.

Proactively interacts with internal/external stake holders to achieve commercial objectives

Assists in the orientation, mentoring and development of junior staff

Oversees several projects of considerable scope at department level

Iinitiates, develops and implements new projects aligned with business goals

Monitors and shares cross-functionally relevant technology in area of expertise

Breaks down barriers and creates novel solutions at cross-functional level

Advocates for project resources

Anticipates emerging internal/external customer needs and acts

Guides development of Arkema IP as a competitive advantage

LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE

Building Teams & Develop Talent

Hold People Accountable

Provide technical input to decision makers setting department strategy

Collaborates with management to set program direction and timeline

Expands and uses internal and external networks through substantial activities outside of immediate project work.

Recognizes the importance of diverse viewpoints.

Regularly publishes/presents in journal / symposium and communicate with business colleagues related to his/her field of research.

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