Role OverviewThe Senior Scientific Specialist will manage a team of scientists and drive innovation in the Wood Protection R&D team, supporting the future growth of the business. The role involves working closely with customers, commercial colleagues, regulatory specialists, manufacturing teams, and global R&D partners to transform ideas into commercially successful products.
What You Will Do
The Senior Scientific Specialist will lead the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative wood protection technologies and specialty chemical formulations, develop new products and technical solutions, manage and mentor a team of scientists, and design, execute, and interpret laboratory and field studies.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role is ideal for an individual with a proven track record of innovation, product development, and successful product launches within the specialty chemicals, wood protection, coatings, agricultural, materials science, or related industries.
Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry, Applied Science, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience as a formulation scientist, formulation chemist, or in an equivalent product development role within specialty chemicals or related industries
- Extensive experience in wood protection R&D is strongly preferred
- Proven track record of developing and commercializing new formulations, technologies, and products from concept through market launch
- Demonstrated experience working in customer-facing technical roles, partnering directly with customers to understand needs, solve challenges, and identify innovation opportunities
- Leadership ability to coach and mentor scientific teams
- Project and portfolio management skills with experience leading multiple complex development programs
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and presentation skills with the ability to engage audiences ranging from scientists and customers to senior business leaders
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Short-term incentive bonus
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