Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the building and construction end markets. Founded in 2015 by a private equity firm, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America providing products which encompass the “building envelope” from roof to flooring and outdoor spaces. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and Tampa, FL and has manufacturing and distribution sites in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and Japan.
ICP Group is looking to hire an Application Specialist to work out of our Lynchburg, VA plant. You will work in a laboratory setting to conduct research on new or existing product formulas with minimal supervision and occasionally travel with sales to assist in proper product usage and application. Typical projects will include pre-qualification of R&D formulas, customer and sales support for application testing, development, and new business opportunities, evaluation and reporting of competitive products, and trialing formulas for gathering of important product-specific properties. The Application Specialist is expected to design and document all projects and to be familiar with all appropriate product performance application methods, performance testing methods, QC test procedures, and factory processes. Other duties may include sample preparation and occasional R&D Development Support.
The scope of products supported by this position can range from solvent-based contact adhesives, spray contact adhesives, water-based adhesives, and air-assisted spray adhesives for use on a wealth of applications including but not limited to roofing, laminates, shoe repair, and in-line processes.
This position is based in Lynchburg, VA.
Responsibilities: Maintain strict adherence to all plant safety requirements including wearing proper PPE at the jobsite
Knowledge of and adherence to all requirements of company quality system, including design control and application testing
Manage/lead less complex developmental projects with regular updates to relevant stakeholders (such as manager, sales, and so on)
Perform small scale manufacturing batches / experimental formulas, including filling cylinders as needed
Perform testing and application of adhesives (viscosity, solids, bond, open time, SAFT, peel) on select substrates according to established procedures or specific instructions
Generate reports outlining test methodology, results, and recommendations, and align with R&D and sales on delivery
Represent ICP for Technical Service calls and accompany sales for onsite visits with external vendors
Data acquisition, recordkeeping, filing, and organization of related materials, electronic or otherwise
Ability to organize testing data in Excel or other applications and present data to others
Lead and manage technical service requests to support the commercial team
Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization of all related work areas
Maintain chemical storage, including lab environment, in accordance with safety guidelines
Complete assignments and projects to the best of your ability based on established procedures
Assist QC and Production as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements: High school diploma or GED
One to two years’ quality control experience is required
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field preferred
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both written and verbal
Must be able to multi-task effectively, close the loop, and follow specific instructions (work instructions, procedures, etc.)
Must be self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented
Must be able to communicate effectively with peers and management
Must be able to work in a non-temperature regulated environment
MS Word, Excel, and Outlook software proficiency required
Aptitude to learn and…