Manage the applied research team and their work agenda, assisting the Technical Director and Vice-President of Marketing and Technology in the proposal and prioritization of technology projects and resources to ensure sustainable innovation
Implement applied research projects redirecting resources as necessary in order to maximize the return to the company’s investment on advanced research
Provide managerial direction and close technical support (including bench work) to the applied research team, ensuring that projects remain relevant to the product line teams and delivered in a timely fashion.
Stay abreast of new materials, processes, and application screening techniques as part of the development of new technologies
Collaborate with the Technical Director in budgeting and administrative functions related to applied research
Facilitate and enhance communication between the applied research team and the product line and operations groups globally
Maintain a professional, safe working environment conducive to productive, effective, and innovative technology and process development
Travel as necessary both domestically and internationally

Previous work experience, educational background, and qualifications should consist of:

M.S. degree in Chemistry; Ph.D. preferred. At least 10 years relevant industry experience
Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, and develop people; experience with managing a research team required
Excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to work with people of varying skill levels and educational or vocational backgrounds
Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Must be able to express complex technical issues well to both the expert and the novice
Understanding of silicone^†, surfactant, wax and oil chemistry preferred
Good computer skills and proficiency in Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office preferred

Relocation assistance is available.

Job Posting Number: USA 11-032
Posting Date: October 24, 2011

Location:

Howell, Michigan, United States

Contact:

1445 W. McPherson Park Drive
P.O. Box 860
Howell, MI 48844-0860 U.S.A.

Credentials Review
At Chem-Trend, we're interested in your abilities and talents. We want to see what sets you apart. To reach that understanding in a fair and accurate way, our recruiting teams assess your qualities as a candidate against the requirements of the position. We identify the ‘best fit’ candidates, whose education, experience and skills match those requirements.

The Interviews
Candidates will be interviewed by Human Resources and functional managers from the area with the open position. Our goal is to assess your education, skills, abilities and experiences as it relates to the opening for which you are interviewing. We also evaluate the personal and professional competencies you possess compared to those we believe are critical success factors for the open position. If you are being seriously considered for a position, you will likely be asked to come in for interviews at least twice.

The Selection Decision
By the end of the process, we have a good sense of your strengths as a candidate. From here, we select the candidate most qualified for the position. Because we know this is important to you, our goal is to always communicate our decisions in a timely manner.

Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan/529 Education Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Business Travel and Accident Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Education Assistance (after 6 months)
Wellness Program
Paid vacation and personal days

In the United States, Chem-Trend’s main location is Howell, Michigan where we have two manufacturing facilities, R & D and Technical Service laboratories, and our Global and North American Regional Headquarters. However, additional Chem-Trend employees also work across the country, mainly in sales or technical service roles.

Life in Michigan

Neighborhoods: Howell, Michigan, is a scenic city of 10,000 people. The city hosts the annual Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, the Howell Melon Festival, and the Holiday Fantasy of Lights parade. There's a quaint downtown and an outlet mall that continues to expand. Just 10 minutes away, I-96 and US-23 intersect in Brighton, Michigan, allowing residents to travel southeastern Michigan with ease. Besides Howell and Brighton, Chem-Trend employees live in a variety of communities within an easy commute, including Ann Arbor, Lansing and suburbs of Detroit and Flint.

Sports and Recreation: From the Detroit Red Wings hockey to Lions football, Tigers baseball, and Pistons basketball, there are sports for all fans and Michiganders are passionate about their sports! College rivalries abound, especially between the Michigan State University Spartans and University of Michigan Wolverines. If golf if your game, Michigan hosts some of the top PGA events with over 800 public courses. With more than 1000 campgrounds statewide, Michigan offers something for everyone including camps along rivers, lakes, sand dunes and beaches, near the Great Lakes, and in state parks and national forests.

Arts and Culture: Check out the Detroit Institute of Arts, live theater shows at the Fox Theatre Detroit, and Broadway shows at the Detroit Fisher Theatre. You may also enjoy the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Motown Historical Museum, and the Henry Ford Museum. The cities of Ann Arbor and Lansing, each home to a Big Ten university, offer a broad selection of music, dance, theater, and cinema. Travel to the many Michigan port cities on more than 3000 miles of coastline to visit beautiful historic lighthouses and maritime museums.

Colleges and Universities: Michigan is home to over 400 colleges, universities, technical, and vocational schools, many having consistently earned high grades from reviewers. The University of Michigan's main campus in Ann Arbor is one of the top-ranked public universities in the world. Michigan also boasts many fine small colleges as well. The Presbyterian-founded Alma College is continuously touted by college reviews for its commitment to fostering social responsibility and public service and is often listed among the top colleges for science.

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