James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.
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It is the vision of our Global R&PD business to have an inspired team delivering sustainable innovation to fuel Hardie's growth. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading engineers and scientists, develop and pursue research, work with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and be challenged to think differently about the way you work. Our business is fast-paced, and our people are smart in the way they solve problems, driven in their pursuit of results, and real in the way they build relationships and work together.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE:The Senior Scientist will be responsible to technology projects and work with cross-functional team of Scientists, Engineers and Technologists to develop next generation coating technologies in collaboration with insights to innovation, product development and other technology teams from concept development, feasibility study and technology/product development. This role will also be responsible for executing on R&D's technology strategies and product development projects to deliver new product innovation to the market.
Desired expertise and knowledge areas will be in coating technologies - including thermal and radiation curing. This position will report to the Director of Materials Technology and will have a highly visible position in the organization as well as Product Development leaders, Business Development Managers and other Technical/Functional managers.
THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE ARE:Develops and implements strategic and technical direction by:
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with internal colleagues, customers, external vendors and service providers by:
Develops the processes, tools and techniques to achieve the required outcomes, and to realize organizational and business operational goals by:
Creates an awareness of the importance of maximizing operational efficiency within JH Research and other functional groups that work closely with R&D by:
Foster and maintain a culture of ZeroHarm:
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THESE:
What You'll Receive:
At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance;medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
401(k) Retirementplan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
Paid holidays, paid vacationincluding Jury Duty and bereavement leave
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Salary + Bonus: The expected pay range for this position is between $100,000 and $123,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, markns, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position qualifies forwhich may also include a discretionary bonus.
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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.