Technology Knowledge:

· Solid understanding of organic and physical chemistry

· The ability to develop an experimental plan and investigate results

· Analyze data, identify trends, patterns, correlations, and level of statistical significance. Perform Cost/benefit analysis. Identify and perform risk assessment to quantify risk. Reach defensible data driven conclusions and guide project progression based on results.

· Perform routine lab experiments with minimal supervision.

· Collect and organize data in a timely and efficient manner and present to the scientists/leaders/marketing.

· Collect and organize the raw data, organize into presentable format and provide limited interpretation of the data.

· Good understanding of Scientific Methodology. Hypothesis driven research and problem solving capability with an ability to analyze data and document clearly.

Technical Leadership:

· Continuous learning and intimate awareness of open literature and competitive landscape

· Adhere to safety, quality and housekeeping policies/guidelines.

· Confer with peers and supervisors to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.

· Ability to interact with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization

· Good business acumen

People Leadership:

· Good personal and interpersonal skills – listening, compassion, motivating, inspiring, humor, patience, understanding diversity, negotiating etc.

· Energetic, Driving and Inspiring

o Action oriented, perseverance and results driven

· Continuous learning/growth and mentorship and teaching skills

Organization Leadership:

· Agility to respond to emerging business needs - strong change of management skills

· Assess organizational processes and develop new processes to improve efficiency and quality

· Good presentation skills

· Demonstrate strong career ambition – potential to become top leader

· Experience and Education:

· Preferred minimum 0-3 years relevant experience

· B.S. Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field