R&D Chemist

Belzona Global, an established leader in industrial protective coatings and repair composites, has gained incomparable success by acknowledging the need to provide not only technologically advanced products, but also to present uncompromising service to our customers - offering one solution to their maintenance challenges.

With a reputation for products and services of the highest quality, it is essential that our people can represent the company’s values.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join our Miami based team.

Primarily a lab-based role, the successful candidate will have responsibility for the development of new polymeric solutions for arduous industrial environments. This will involve the design and lab-scale manufacture of coatings and repair composites, and subsequent testing to validate product performance.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD or Master Degree in Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry and possess a good knowledge of formulating industrial coatings, composites or adhesives. Alternatively, a Bachelors degree in Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry would also be acceptable if the candidate can demonstrate expert formulating knowledge.

The ideal candidate must be able to show a proven track record of innovation; have excellent hands-on laboratory skills; good communication and interpersonal skills; have a keen eye for detail; and be able to show a good understanding of the different polymer technologies used within the industrial coatings and repair industry. The candidate should also be available for occasional overseas travel in order to support Belzona’s global partners.

Successful candidates will need to have the following qualifications and experience:

Essential

·         Masters or PhD in Chemistry preferred (Polymer Chemistry or Materials Science qualifications will also be considered)

·         Knowledge of formulating industrial coatings, adhesives or fiber-reinforced composites

·         Knowledge and/or experience of cold-curing thermoset polymers (e.g. epoxies, polyurethanes, etc.)

·         Knowledge and/or experience of the test methods used to assess performance of coating, adhesive and/or composite systems

·         Track record of innovative thinking and generation of new ideas

·         Knowledge and experience of laboratory safety protocols

·         Knowledge of the key formulation elements of cold-curing thermoset polymer systems

·         Knowledge of the test methods commonly used to categorize the performance of coatings, adhesives or composites

·         Excellent practical hands-on laboratory skills, whether formulating, manufacturing, applying or testing polymer materials

Desirable

·         Knowledge of international chemical supply regulations (e.g. REACH, chemical inventories, hazchem transport rules, etc)

·         Knowledge of substrate surface preparation standards and coating/composite application techniques used in the industrial sector

Candidates will also need to display the following skills & abilities:

·         Excellent practical laboratory skills

·         Excellent organizational abilities including prioritization and management of multiple projects for the timely delivery of objectives

·         Confident communicator with ability to foster strong working relationships between the R&D, Technical Service and Production departments

·         High level of IT literacy and competence with MS Windows/Office packages

·         Excellent basic maths

·         High standard of written English (in a scientific style)

Finally, the successful candidates will display the following personal attributes:

·         Proactive and independent worker

·         Flexible attitude to work

·         Excellent attention to detail and problem solving

·         Safety conscious

If you enjoy working in a challenging and rewarding environment, then this may be the opportunity for you. If you are a pro-active, confident team player who believes their skills and experience can make a real impact on our business we look forward to hearing from you and invite you to apply by clicking on the "Apply Now" link below.