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Company Overview

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is the global leader in thermoset resins. Through a broad range of thermoset technologies and specialty products, Hexion serves and supports customers in a diverse range of applications and industries.Hexion materials are found in products that touch nearly every facet of modern living. At Hexion, we believe that leadership begins with integrity, ethics and environmentally sound operations. When you work for Hexion, you are partnering with a company that is not only focused on delivering value but on doing it in a safe, ethical and environmentally responsible manner.
Position Overview

Based in the Springfield, Oregon R&D laboratory, the Lead Coatings Chemist will be a key member in Fire Safety application development projects. The successful candidate will plan and drive the execution of Technical Service and NPD projects. particularly targeting the western region for the Fire Safety business unit.

Generous relocation packages available for qualified candidates
Job Responsibilities

Supervise the Fire Safety R&D team

Design and synthesize fire retardant and intumescent coatings to support current business and sustainability initiatives including the use of alternative raw materials.

Test physical and chemical characteristics of coatings, resins and other polymers including methods such thermal analysis, cone calorimeter, small-scale and full-scale protection efficacy testing as well as wet chemical analyses.

Duties will also include interpretation of analysis methods, preparing reports and presentations for both internal and external customers. Work will include scale up and manufacturing support of coating formulations.

Preparation of specimens for testing the various physical coating attributes required for in service including long-term exterior exposure studies, accelerated UV and weathering testing, fire performance, substrate adhesion and bond strength.

Assist Technical Service, Sales, and Production with field trials of new products, as well as specific customer projects including resin synthesis, sample preparation testing and other customer service activities.

Participate in global technology and application development through interaction with teams in Australia/New Zealand, North America, and Europe.

Prepare laboratory reports and customer correspondence regarding studies performed.

Adhere to safety standards and maintain a clean and safe work area

Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and records.

Monitor current literature, trends, and patent activity on coating technology.

Establish a good working knowledge of customer base and products for the Fire Safety business group and Hexion’s adhesive businesses.

Minimum Qualifications

5 years related experience in polymer synthesis, preferably free-radical initiated with experience in coating formulation, adhesives, or construction chemicals.

Supervisory experience leading a research, development or product improvement team.

Demonstrated talent for developing new and improved products.

Experience in scale-up of polymer synthesis is a plus.

Other applicable industry experience may be considered.

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels within Hexion and at customer locations.

Exceptional inter-personal skills with demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams, including internal and external stakeholders

Highly organized and self- directed. Understands and actively applies project management methodology

Strong computer skills with experience in Excel, WORD, PowerPoint. Statistical and Modeling software experience preferred.

Background or experience with design of experiment (DOE’s).

Ability to work safely in Hexion and customer environments. Travel to Hexion manufacturing sites, Fire Safety customer base, Industry events will be an essential component of the role.

Education Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Other
We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test , submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.

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