Research and Dev Group Ldr

Role:

Our Limerick based client requires a Research and Development Group Leader.

You will direct research programs for new product development and product/process improvement of current products. Develop product constructions and processes, including all experimentation/evaluation and specifications assembly.  Designs & conducts chemical experiments on both lab- and production-scale.  Responsible for complex basic research and/or product development projects.  Designs and specifies production scale processes and conducts validation thereof.

Prepares test samples and conduct tests on chemicals and/or materials as required to support programs.  Develop new tests as necessary to support projects. Analyzes technical data from both experiments and property testing to draw conclusions.  Documents project work in lab notebooks, issues reports, and maintains files on projects.  Complete any necessary regulatory forms.

Consult with technical director, operating and sales personnel on group priorities and strategy.  Active role in setting overall R&D direction & strategy.  Participates in business planning process with one or more business as appropriate. Establishes program priorities, objectives and responsibilities for group.  Audits activities and communicates progress. Ensures effective communication of R&D program progress for own work and for overall group.

Participates and leads cross-functional product development teams. 

Participates and occasionally leads establishment and implementation of R&D policies and procedures.  May be responsible for specified lab areas

Interface with customers on new product applications and facilitate patent activity to protect new technology. Networks externally to assure highest level of competence is maintained.

Develops skills and evaluates performance of department personnel.  Mentors and influences other Associates.

Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Proactively contributes to the development and maintenance of a safe work environment for self and associates.

Job Specifications: BS degree (or higher) in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science or materials science and/or significant industrial experience.  Greater than 3 years adhesive formulation, mixing process and coating process experience.  Familiarity with coated adhesive applications. Demonstrated technology and/or product development capability. Greater than 2 years supervisory experience.Excellent program prioritization and coordination skills, ability to manage multiple priorities.Must communicate fluently in English. Ability to maintain confidentiality of  company information. Excellent oral & written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.

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