Organic Silicon Chemist

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible? Location: Remote Job Summary This individual will be part of a team researching and developing new technologies and products. Key Responsibilities • Provide expert knowledge and input on research and development projects relating to formulation and use of silane based fluids and development of new silane materials • Serve as quality control focal point for chemical raw materials including analytical testing and record keeping • Function as the primary developer, record keeper, and quality control expert for formulated company products including analytical testing • Specify and purchase laboratory chemicals and testing equipment • Serve as technical liaison to raw material suppliers and blenders • Establish and monitor timelines to achieve on-time delivery of fluids • Lead preparation and maintenance of SDSs and labels for company fluids • Generate new products and product enhancement ideas and evaluate through designed experiments, testing, statistical problem solving and analysis • Maintain safety and order within the chemical laboratory • Provide thought leadership by preparing technical publications and delivering technical presentations Required Education & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry • Minimum 10 years of laboratory experience • Familiarity with synthetic organic chemistry, with experience in silicon chemistry especially desirable • Experience with analytical techniques including GC, IR, flash point, Karl Fischer water determination, chloride ion titration, and acid/base titrations • Experience with complex product formulation, including design of formulations, stability testing, and efficacy testing • Strong communication skills with the ability to present information to top management and customers • Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time Preferred Education & Experience • Master’s or Ph.D. degree preferred Spans of Control Travel • Up to 20% of the time Physical Requirements Working Conditions • The setting of this position is in a typical office environment and an engineering R&D lab. Equipment Competencies Nimble Learning Customer Focus Plans and Aligns Collaborates Balances Stakeholders Action Oriented Skills Benefits We Offer: 401k with Matching Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement Programs Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities Parental Leave & More Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.