Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:05:11 +0000
Hello all,
HB Fuller in St. Paul, Minnesota is searching for an Analytical Scientist with
a focus in NMR. Please contact Andrew Stooksbury
(Andrew.Stooksbury_at_hbfuller.com<mailto:Andrew.Stooksbury_at_hbfuller.com>)
with any questions. Applications can also be received on the website.
https://jobs.hbfuller.com/job/vadnais-heights/senior-analytical-scientist/541/26838090048?utm_source=email&utm_medium=social_post&utm_campaign=H.B._Fuller_social
Senior Analytical Scientist
Vadnais Heights, Minnesota;
H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting
adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemicals across all industries
throughout the world. While our products are virtually invisible, they play
a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to
connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges.
The successful Senior Analytical Scientist candidate will have established
experience in NMR spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy along with gas and/or
liquid chromatography. The successful candidate must be able to apply a
fundamental understanding of a broad range of analytical techniques to the
characterization of adhesives and complex polymers.
Candidates must have strong fundamental chemistry knowledge (organic, analytical,
and physical chemistry). They must have a talent for identifying the underlying
causes of problems and for making relevant measurements to provide data and
information that drive technical solutions. The candidate must be capable of
independent work but also able to work with multifunctional teams to enhance
characterization efforts.
This person will be required to partner effectively with global teams including
research scientists, chemists, product development engineers, technicians, and
end use customers to prioritize work as necessary. In addition, the successful
candidate must maintain current knowledge of innovations in analytical techniques
and lead their implementation.
Responsibilities:
This individual will be involved in a variety of analytical activities, including:
* Provides technical expertise, consultation, and material/data analysis
for product development.
* Conducts NMR analysis that assists in product development, manufacturing,
and customer support.
* Interfaces with internal and external personnel as a hands-on analytical
scientist utilizing HPLC, HPLC-MS, GC, and GC-MS technologies to support
R&D needs
* Responsible for analytical technology selection and test method development
in support of product development.
* Applies sound theoretical principles to interpret complex spectra and makes
conclusions that address the business needs.
* Communicates results via regular reports, updates in global team meetings and
other venues.
* Supports R&D and Manufacturing to develop product specifications and develop
production QC.
* Participates on product development core teams, or technical sub teams.
* Provides test method validation advice based on conclusions from test method
development activities.
* Maintains instruments in good working condition and provide maintenance
as necessary.
* Maintains a high level of knowledge in the fields of chromatography and
spectroscopy along with researching currently available commercial technology.
* Advises and collaborates with others in research to incorporate the advanced
concepts of the field into other groups.
* Skilled at effectively communicating solutions to problems and advocating
appropriate recommendations to technical management and the business community in general.
* Performs reverse analysis on competitive products and other key samples.
Minimum Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry
or Materials Science) and a minimum of 5 years of industrial experience; M.S.
with +3 years' experience; or PhD
* Expertise in spectroscopy with focus on interpretation of complex spectroscopy
data sets is required.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills are required including the ability
to effectively write reports, give presentations, and participate in or lead
informal discussions to both the scientific and business communities.
* Possess hands on, self-starter qualities.
* Compliance-minded and quality oriented.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience analyzing adhesives, polymers, paints, or coatings
* Knowledge of mass spectroscopy, chromatography, and NMR
* Project Management Certification or course work
Physical Environment:
A controlled laboratory and/or technical center atmosphere.
Employees are eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, insurance,
401k contribution, paid time off and paid holidays. All employees also qualify
for an annual cash bonus, based on business performance. Annual raises are
rewarded based on company and individual performance.
To all recruitment agencies: H.B. Fuller does not accept agency resumes unless
directly engaged by Human Resources. Please do not forward any resumes to Human
Resources or any employees. H.B. Fuller is not responsible for any fees related
to unsolicited resumes.
At H.B. Fuller, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed
to providing all applicants and employees with equal employment opportunity. We
subscribe to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) policy of
employing and promoting individuals based on their merits, regardless of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status,
or any other protected classification.
Beverly Ostrowski, Ph.D.
Manager/Research Scientist
Analytical Department
H.B. Fuller
Beverly.Ostrowski_at_hbfuller.com<mailto:Beverly.Ostrowski_at_hbfuller.com>
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