TS&D Applications Specialist

Company: Cytec Industries Inc.
Location: Smyrna, GA
Status: Full/Permanent
Salary: $55 - $65K
Close Date: 3/26/08

Job Description:
KEY X’s (Must Have):
Which key success attributes must the candidate possess to be successful? e.g. behavioral skills, Cytec values and competencies.
•Good laboratory skills (ability to work productively and safely)
•Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
•Ability to work independently (self-motivated)
•Team player

BUSINESS/TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCES (Must have):
What specific skills and experience are required? And why are these skills required?
•Ability to perform work accurately and reproducibly
•Formulating experience with energy curable materials
•Develop milestones and work sequence for low complexity projects
•Good observation skills
•Good written and oral communication skills

EDUCATION "REQUIRED" (Must Have):
•Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Engineering.

EDUCATION "PREFERRED" (Additional):
•2-5 years experience in related area

What are the specific areas or elements of education that apply toward accomplishing the job responsibilities and why do you PREFER that level of education?
•Experience in the formulation of energy curable materials
•Proficiency with computer (Windows experience preferred) – necessary for report writing, data collection and analysis

Key Measurements for this Position (over the next 12 months):
•Become a reliable, independent worker
•Timely realization of tasks and projects
•Excellent safety record

Future Expectations of this Position (1 to 3 years):
•Exhibit greater independence in project work
•Increased customer interaction (internal and external)

Short-term Challenges Facing this Position (first 90 days):
•Learning product line
•Learning test protocols for liquid blends and cured films

Professional Growth Potential/Career Path (logical next move):
•TS&D or R&D Technical Specialist

How much travel is expected?
•0-10% (none initially, but travel to conferences or customers could occur)

What size of the facility/client group/staff?
•TS&D group - 12

How many direct reports?
• None

Contact Information:
Job Code: GA00001817
E-mail: cheri.rose@cytec.com
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