Over 90 years of quality products and superior service. Job Description: SUMMARY This is an advanced level R&D scientific position where the incumbent is recognized within their R&D group as a key contributor or can contribute immediately. The successful candidate will be a productive, hands-on researcher with capabilities to understand the technology involved in a product platform and can contribute improvements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 60% Perform regular analysis of product and raw materials using a variety of analytical techniques including spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. Perform advanced, unconventional analyses of product and raw materials in such a way that is designed to probe underlying material properties. Prepare detailed reports of the results of the analyses. 20% Provide technical direction for smaller projects and conduct testing and analysis as part of larger project teams and technical service activities and contribute to driving R&D projects to commercial fruition 10% Drive pilot and production scale-up activities in support of commercialization of products and processes 10% Perform other duties as assigned Competencies ● Technical knowledge ● Problem solving ● Initiating action ● Innovation ● Planning and organizing ● Continuous improvement ● Adaptability ● Driving for results ● Work standards Technical knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced) ● Strong chemistry and engineering skills (advanced) ● Uses standard DOE packages to set up and analyze experiments and able to use SPC data to progress in trouble-shooting (advanced) ● Laboratory safety and understanding of OSHA and MSHA requirements (advanced) ● Knowledge in product quality tests, and understands product requirements versus specifications (intermediate) ● Capable of refining and reducing to practice patentable/trade secret ideas and concepts (intermediate) ● Required to become familiar with a product line, SGI businesses, scale up processes (intermediate) General knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced) ● Effective verbal and written communicator (intermediate) ● Computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (advanced) ● Prioritizes projects and tasks based on assigned project priorities (intermediate) ● Analysis & problem solving skills (advanced) ● Collaborative and team-building skills (advanced) Leadership/Supervision ● Provides technical direction for several smaller projects ● Normally receives general direction on key and larger projects, especially at project onset ● Could be providing technical service for key product lines ● Must work with functional resources to achieve goals ● May supervise a technician ● Manages own time and capable of managing technician flow ● Adherence to performance review and goal setting process ● Proactively seeks guidance from other team members when needed ● Good ability to apply feedback received for process improvement ● Required to give formal technical progress/project reports to R&D and management Education/Experience ● BS in Chemistry, Materials Science, or other chemical/engineering disciplines, with 3-6 years relevant experience OR a Masters in Chemistry, Materials Science, or other chemical/engineering disciplines with 2-4 years relevant experience, OR a PhD in Masters in Chemistry, Materials Science, or other chemical/engineering disciplines. Dimensions No. of direct reports: 0-1 No. of indirect reports: N/A Travel Requirements: Domestic, up to 15% Working Conditions: Primarily industrial R&D laboratory and office setting with occasional duties at manufacturing locations. Work at a manufacturing location may be performed in enclosed facilities and/or outdoor areas where extremes of heat, cold, dust, noise, wet conditions and rough terrain exist. Physical Requirements: Computer, ability to make oral presentations, MSHA / OSHA, lifting objects up to 40 lbs., extended or irregular hours, bending, kneeling, stooping. At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. Specialty Granules LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please click on the Careers bubble in Workday, which can be accessed via the HR Portal. Privacy Policy CA Policy Applicant Notice For more than 90 years, Specialty Granules LLC (SGI) has been a leading producer of semi-ceramic coated, colored mineral granules for the North American residential and commercial roofing industry. Our longevity is a testament to our dependability as a supplier and the durability of our products. We take pride in the long-term relationships we have cultivated with the roofing industry’s manufacturers. A privately held company, we have the ability and resources to provide exceptional customer service through our high standards of product quality, innovation, and responsiveness to the needs of our customers. In addition to our Headquarters and Technical Center in Hagerstown, MD, we operate 4 manufacturing locations across the U.S. — Blue Ridge Summit, PA (also called Charmian); Annapolis, MO; Pembine, WI (also called Kremlin); and Ione, CA. In each of the communities in which we are located, SGI has become a premier place to work. Our employees enjoy our strong emphasis on safety, our positive work environment, competitive wages and benefits, and our long term stability.