Chemist

This position in our General Industrial division within the Product and Process Improvement group regarding manufacturing and complaint resolution at the Minneapolis, MN site. This position will be responsible for a variety of exciting activities related to troubleshooting, stabilizing, and correcting external customer complaints, batch problems from manufacturing, and quality related endeavors.CORE RESPONSIBILITESWorking closely with team to investigate and resolve customer and manufacturing complaints for General Industrial Liquid products through prioritizing, executing and analysis of experiments and tests with clear and accurate results. Providing timely and accurate data to help resolve field complaints, raw material issues, manufacturing problems, and support existing and new product development.Display a basic working knowledge of the use of chemicals, raw materials, substrate preparation and use instruments commonly found in a lab environment.  Responsible for inputting data, data analysis and technical documentation daily into lab books or a database.Functioning under minimal supervision from management and other group employees. Product development and/or enhanced with consistent in performance and quality.Utilizing advanced technologies to innovatively troubleshoot issues which consumer can perceive and will desire.Performing basic paint making processes for production of Liquid finished goods, meets manufactures specifications.Performing basic coating reformulations, applications, and physical/performance testing methods specifically related Liquid products.Experience with Liquid development and manufacturing processes.Excellent organizational and communication skills.POSITION REQUIREMENTS FORMAL EDUCATION:Required:Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.  Preferred:Degree in Chemistry or Engineering.KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:Required:Math knowledgeChemistry knowledgeComputer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysisTECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTSRequired:Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skillsAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.Excellent organization and planning skillsTeam- oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment