Product Application Development Chemist (TS&D)
BS-level Product Development roles on Crosslinked list a median of $123k (263 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Lead engineered plastics product development and commercialization from concept to market at a chemical company's Houston tech service center.
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Why it is interesting. Blends polymer product development with market strategy, taking engineered plastics from concept to commercial launch.
Might not be for you. Heavy marketing and sales strategy focus, with little bench or hands-on lab work described.
Heads-up: Mostly boilerplate text · The posting is light on detail
Core polymer role:BS in Chemistry/Materials/Polymer Science; 5+ yrs in plastics, plastics compounding, polymer additives; engineered plastics product development
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 5+ yrs
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Role
- Product Development
Role details
Job Description
Our client (a large chemical company) is looking for a Product Application Development Chemist to support their R&D / Tech Service Center in Houston, TX. The Product Application Development Engineer (TS&D) will be responsible for managing key projects involving the design, development, manufacturing, testing, sales / marketing of engineered plastics products. Candidate will manage and organize internal and external teams for new product development, and frequently interact with the Director of Sales / Marketing, Director of Quality, Director of Engineering and external clients.
Requirements and responsibilities
- BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Polymer Science.
- Advanced degrees (MS / PHD) in Chemistry or Polymers would be helpful, but not required.
- 5 plus years of experience in plastics, plastics compounding, polymer additives.
- Ability to lead the sales / market development effort and bring new products from concept through commercialization.
- Actively participates in assigned project teams. Acquires product information through market research and regional input to assure projects meet the needs of the intended markets.
- Identifies market trends, issues and competitive environment and forms strategic plans for product brand or sub-segment.
- Leads the effort to initiate new product strategies in the form of supporting existing brands and/or sub-segment and creating new products.
- Evaluates the needs of product marketing and sales personnel on a global basis and initiates strategies that meet regional and worldwide requirements.
- Works across multiple internal and external groups such as design, packaging and labeling, regulatory claims, advertising, sales force education.
- Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Certification in PMP and MCPM would be helpful.
