LATICRETE

Manager, R&D

Texas , Grand Prairie - Plant

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

Supervise and provide leadership to intra-department groups of Chemists/Scientists/Technologists in the Research & Development department.
Provide guidance, development, and leadership to the R&D department and with other internal company functions.
Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary.

Our purpose is to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it.
Manage Team (40%)
At LATICRETE International, we aim to be the leading construction brand trusted globally for high-performance tile and stone installation systems and building finishing solutions.
We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, our partners, and the global communities in which we operate.
The Manager, Research and Development facilitates the collaboration of Chemists/Scientists to develop new products as well as the enhancement of existing products.

Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds.
Standing: Must be able to stand at least 50% of the day.
Sitting: Must be able to sit at least 50% of the day.
Review and perform competitive testing and analysis as required.
Ensure that all instruments that required periodic calibration and validation requirements do so per laboratory calibration/validation procedures.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience formulating products in a research and development lab environment in a specific area of the construction industry.
Must be familiar with the process of researching patents, writing invention disclosures, and other publications within the industry.
Demonstrated analytical ability in specific area, well organized, detail oriented, and systematic in documenting results.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills in order to present and write reports.
Ability to organize and present results in a clear concise manner.
Must be able to analyze data independently and apply some specialized knowledge (e.g. DOE and statistical methods to solve problems).
Must be a self-starter and able to multi-task.

Consistently hold employees accountable for upholding the organizations values.
Proactively manage unhealthy conflict among employees and take steps to prevent escalation.
Foster an open environment where employees feel able to provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Comply with all laboratory, company, State and Federal safety regulations.
Interact with end-use customers and contractors to understand product usage, limitations, and needs.
We don't just make innovative, industry-leading products.
We are seeking passionate and ambitious employees who want to make a difference not just within our organization, but within their communities, our industry, and the world.

This listing is sourced directly from LATICRETE's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.