Sr ADTS/Chemist (Flame Retardant)

Job Summary Responsible for optimizing customer processes and conditions while providing education to external customers on how to run Avient materials. Tooling design and flow modeling. Troubleshoot issues that are raised by the customer. May be accountable for or participate in the resolution of customer complaints. Will also be responsible for developing and supporting new applications, product launch testing plan and procedure, data analysis, and communication of results. Eight plus years direct, relevant experience in Flame Retardant programs, with the ability to interact, present and influence cross functionally and globally both internally and externally with customers. Performs independently and effectively coaches others to achieve results in a matrix environment. Demonstrated ability to influence at the peer level as well as next level in the organization. Essential Functions * Provides project management for the development of new application, product launch testing plan, data analysis, and/or communication of results. * Polymer Additives such as HALS, Flame Retardants and or CFA experience is required. * Works with high profile global customers to enhance or improve technical specifications. * Incorporates Avient products into customer applications and services for multiple business units. * Leads multiple and overlapping projects to develop new applications for Avient products for customer processes. * Aware of business and market trends to identify and provide unique solutions for global customers. Competencies Personal Skills - Stress Management Personal Skills - Statistical Skills Personal Skills - Research Personal Skills - Project Management Personal Skills - Self Motivated Personal Skills - Analytical Skills Personal Skills - Time/Priority Management Software Skills - Microsoft Outlook Software Skills - Microsoft Word Software Skills - Microsoft Excel Personal Skills - Work Independently Personal Skills - Technical Writing Personal Skills - Work on a Team Software Skills - Microsoft PowerPoint Leader of Self - Instills Trust Leader of Self - Action Oriented Leader of Self - Collaborates Leader of Self - Customer Focus Leader of Self - Situational Adaptability Leader of Self - Being Resilient Leader of Self - Demonstrates Self-Awareness Leader of Self - Communicates Effectively Education and Experience * Bachelors-Chemist Engineering or equiv exp Completed * PhD-Chemical Engineering or equiv exp Completed * EH&S - Environmental, Health and Safety 10+ Years * Cross Functional - Chemical Industry 10+ Years * R&D & Technology - Technology/R&D 10+ Years * Cross Functional - Process Improvement 10+ Years * Cross Functional - Phased Offering Launch 10+ Years * Cross Functional - Problem Solving Techniques 10+ Years Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization. Security includes physical security and cyber security. Who We Are Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include: Dyneema, the world's strongest fiber, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advanci