Roofing Products Scientist

Job#: 2021903

Job Description

Roofing Products Scientist

The Roofing Product Scientist is the responsible for product development, formulations, specification development, performance/improvement studies, manufacturing process and technical support for our modified asphalt products, roofing, waterproofing and other industrial uses. The Roofing Product Scientist must have leadership and presentation skills and an extensive understanding of applicable specifications; required product performance characteristics; asphalt, polymer, and modifier raw materials; experimental methods and have sufficient computer and communications skills.

Specific Duties

Communicate and interact with customers and sales personnel to determine needed characteristics of desired products Take the lead on projects and supervise and lead on projects Identify appropriate raw materials needed to achieve desired characteristics Design and oversee studies/verification evaluations to be performed inhouse or by outside sources to develop product formulations Develop manufacturing instructions and procedures at production plants Develop quality control procedures for raw materials and finished products for production plants Put forth new and innovative product types that could be offered by the company Oversee/evaluate raw materials and finished product quality results to determine if adjustments in formulations or processes are needed Maintain up to date formulations and manufacturing instructions for assigned products at plants for assigned products Maintain needed customer or outside agency / organization approvals needed for assigned products Optimize formulations considering specification conformance and production quality results Provide answers to customer questions and recommendations on product specifications, properties, performance, use, applicability, etc. Understand competitive product characteristics and performance

Qualifications include

BS degree in an appropriate engineering or other scientific field. MS and PhD candidates are also welcome to apply. Minimum of 3 years related work experience in asphalt products and product development Working knowledge of email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MRP program systems Up to 25% travel when needed (domestic to other plants and customers) Ability to lift 50 lbs on occasion Relocation assistance is offered

This position offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package including: Profit Sharing, Matching 401(k), Health, Life, Dental, Short & Long Term Disability, Holiday, Personal, and Sick paid leave, Maternity Leave, and Tuition Assistance.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.