Senior Research Scientist - Lamination Adhesives Job

SR. RESEARCH SCIENTISTBostikAdvanced Packaging & Converting - Flexible LaminatingDublin - OhioBostik, 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.ORGANIZATIONReports to Global R&D Director for AP&C Flexible LaminatingDirect reports: 2+ R&D regional Scientist and TechniciansSAFETYActively 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 teamsMentors employees in the Department to practice safe working habits and behaviorsKNOW HOWPhD 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 analysisIP management & strategyStake holder managementEffective team leadership and interpersonal skillsPROBLEM SOLVINGApplies scientific principles to achieve complex project goalsDeals with ambiguity and incomplete dataSolves assigned and self-uncovered complex scientific problemsRegularly submits new project ideas to address market needs and opportunitiesOrganizes and analyzes data to explain conclusions/outcomes to R&D and Business unitManagement.Uses internal and external networks to solve problems and to accelerate R&D projectsACCOUNTABILITYBuild Climate of Trust and RespectDrive Toward ResultsFocus on the CustomersDemonstrates a proactive approach and can-do attitudeForms strong working collaborations with colleagues in Business or Manufacturing groupsPublishes reports for broad distribution with minimal management review required.Plans and leads projectsPresents 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 objectivesAssists in the orientation, mentoring and development of junior staffOversees several projects of considerable scope at department levelIinitiates, develops and implements new projects aligned with business goalsMonitors and shares cross-functionally relevant technology in area of expertiseBreaks down barriers and creates novel solutions at cross-functional levelAdvocates for project resourcesAnticipates emerging internal/external customer needs and actsGuides development of Arkema IP as a competitive advantageLEADERSHIP AND INFL