Arclin Jobs in Usa

Sr. Scientist Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains a clean and safe lab environment in compliance with company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Assists R&D Director in:
• Overseeing day-to-day project activities of the team.
• Monitoring and reporting on the team’s overall project progress
• Critically reviewing technical literature to understand the prior art pertinent to the team’s development projects
• Compiling of data and write-up of illustrative examples needed to support the filing of Patent Applications.
• Works independently to carry out one or more breakthrough technology projects with minimal input on approach from the R&T Director being required.
• Scopes out new chemical strategies intended to address existing product development needs and establish concrete plans of investigation for the team.
• Creatively develops new product and technology ideas for group and business team consideration.
• Operates as a technical resource for team members regarding chemistry and colloidal chemistry challenges and to address technical service or product quality questions.

Sr. Scientist Requirements:

• PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 15 - 20 years of relevant working experience
• Specialization in Colloidal Surface Chemistry
• Working Knowledge Of
• Rheology and rheology modification concepts
• Surfactant chemistry
• Particle science, inorganic pigments, and industrial minerals
• Surface modification chemistries
• Chemistry of water soluble and emulsified polymers as binders, thickeners, rheology modifiers, dispersants & flocculant
• Non-halogenated flame retardant chemistries
• Analytical methods for characterization of colloids & chemical products
• Statistics and Design of Experiments
• Intellectual property protection, patent development
• Regulatory requirements for chemical products such as TSCA, REACH, FDA, DOT, OSHA, etc.
• Demonstrated Skills
• Creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills evidenced by development successes and granted patents
• Formulating –Dispersions, micro-emulsions, paints, coatings, sealants, adhesives or thermosets
• Hands-on experience using pilot scale processing equipment for new product scale-up
• Materials Synthesis – Inorganic and organic
• Kettle reaction processes
• New product development and scale-up
• Ability to manage and drive projects to completion
• Ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally
• Demonstrated Leadership Abilities
• Supervise, mentor, and lead a team of technical personnel
• Communicate clearly and effectively at all levels of the organization and cross-functionally
• Collaborate effectively with commercial personnel
• Collaborate externally with customers, suppliers, and stake holders
• Multi-task in a fast-paced team environment
• Additional Desirable Proficiencies and Knowledge
• Rubber and tire related chemistries, processes, and end-use applications
• Mineralogy & mineral processing
• Engineered wood related chemistries, processes, and end-use applications
• Travel up to 25%

Sr. Commodity Manager – Saturated Fibers & Paper

Arclin is currently looking for a Sr. Commodity Manager – Saturated Fibers and Paper to join our procurement team at our Alpharetta, GA. Reporting into the Sr. Director of Procurement, this position is responsible for execution of established procurement strategies to support our organization with procuring high-quality, cost-effective raw materials and services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy for direct raw material commodities, managing a total spend of $100M+ to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Identify and drive opportunities for supplier consolidation and national standardization, leveraging volume to secure the lowest total cost of ownership while maintaining standards for safety, quality, sustainability, reliability, and responsiveness.
• Mitigate supply chain risk by ensuring multi-source strategies and establishing contingency suppliers for indirect and critical spend categories.
• Lead complex negotiations and contract drafting with suppliers, covering terms and conditions, pricing mechanisms, escalation/reduction clauses, warranties, performance expectations, rebates, vendor-managed inventory, and other key commercial terms.
• Monitor and resolve supplier performance issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with business goals.
• Manage the RFQ/RFP process end-to-end — from supplier qualification and evaluation to bid analysis and final recommendation — to ensure competitive sourcing and strategic supplier selection.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and engineering teams to align procurement initiatives with business objectives and long-term supply strategies.
• Track and report cost savings, performance metrics, and sourcing pipeline progress to senior leadership

Job Qualifications:

• B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting, or equivalent degree required
• 5+ years of Procurement or equivalent experience
• Solid knowledge of purchasing profession and saturated paper industry. Strong knowledge of contract design. Understanding of marketplace relating to goods and services purchased. General understanding of business issues and financial principles
• Proficient negotiation skillset (Honest, fact based, partnership oriented)
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Any experience/exposure to any ERP/MRP system is a plus (JD Edwards preferred)
• Ability to plan and prioritize a wide variety of activities
• Project management skills
• Strong communication skills (verbally and written)