SENIOR R&D TECHNOLOGIST

Position Summary:
The Senior R&D Technologist is responsible for providing technical expertise and program management for the development and commercialization of innovative adsorbent materials and forms for mercury removal and other market applications in concert with ADA Carbon Solution’s business strategy. The position will maintain a high level of technical expertise in areas of specialization and develop skills in new areas as required. A focus is to integrate technology development with business planning and customer needs. He or she will plan, execute and direct research and development activities for new innovative products, services, or ideologies by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors/employees.


Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential duties and responsibilities regularly performed and normally assigned to this position are as follows:

1. Identifies, in conjunction with marketing and engineering management, promising areas of research and technology that address unmet needs and have large potential markets and help to prioritize and execute the work.
2. Assists in development and implementation of best practice for project selection and management. (e.g., Design For Six Sigma, Stage-Gate, Portfolio Management).
3. Works with Finance to generate project and portfolio Net Present Value profiles.
4. Sets milestone and activity plans for portfolio projects and meets them.
5. Drives the commercialization of new technology and products to ensure a fundamental scientific base and robust process scale-up.
6. Plans and formulates aspects of research and development proposals such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.
7.  Works with Technical Service and Sales to develop testing protocols to ensure meaningful performance data can be generated to predict value to prospective customers.
8. Submits and manages expense budgets.
9. Works with Sales and customers to commercialize new products and technologies.
10. Recruits and manages internal and external talent to ensure that we have the necessary expertise to accomplish our innovation objectives. This should include developing relationships with academics, government bodies and peer companies in industry.
11. Tracks industry trends, relevant legislation, and competitor activities, patent landscapes.
12. Works with VP Technology to develop our IP strategy and proposes alternatives to get best value for our IP.
     

Metrics:

• Development of plausible application fundamental mechanisms
• Benchmark our product line versus competitive products
• Advancement of technology through in-house and outside collaborations
• On time delivery of projects – meeting milestones
• Safety (0 LTAs plus proactive safety program)
• Meet budget commitments
• Commercial sales and margin generation from new products

Requirements: 
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education, Experience and Computer Skills are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.

General Competencies:
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

• Demonstrates a Passion for Excellence – Understands what best in class looks like and drives continuous improvement in processes and performance; drives a sense of accountability; continuously raises the bar; sets bold goals
   
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
   
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
   
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
   
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
   
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
   
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
   
• Safety and Security – Drives a culture of safety and security; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
   
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
   
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
   
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
   
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Proficient in talent management; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
   
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
   
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
   
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue ; Conserves organizational resources.
   
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
   
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
   
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
   
• Dependability and Execution - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Delivers on commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
   
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
   
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
   
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
   
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Education, Certificates and Licenses:

• Master of Science degree (M.S.) required; PhD. strongly preferred

Experience:

• Approximately ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A strong track record of success in innovation

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient working knowledge of the MS Office Suite and demonstrated ability to learn other software as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
None

Exemption Status: 
Exempt

Reporting:
Reports to the VP Technology