OM Group Link: http://www.omgi.com/EXTHRJobPosting/HRJobPostingBrowseSearch.aspx Job Summary Chemist III POSTED: Jun 28, 2010 ACS Job Code: #0206 Salary: Open Location: Westlake, Ohio Employer: OM Group Type: Full Time - Experienced Field of Specialization: Composites, Catalysts Required Education: 4 Year Degree OMG Career Opportunities Detail Title: Chemist III Department: Research & Development Location: Westlake, Ohio Reports To: Senior Research Leader Job Description: * To support business strategy to develop and sell new product line of composite additives * Leads and organizes specific R&D projects * Develops and carries out detailed research plan and experimentation in lab to analyze, develop and scale-up products to meet project requirements including making samples for customer evaluation, as needed * Provides supervision and guidance to junior members of a project team and interfaces with management, production and customers, as needed * Practices or leads in opportunity analysis, brainstorming sessions, root cause analysis, safety responsibilities, presents or publishes results to management, customers or at technical conferences Education Requirements: * BS or higher in chemistry, engineering or other science field Minimum Requirements: * Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience in chemical or material science-related industry * Strong understanding of chemistry * Ability to operate basic analytical equipment * Can do approach to new product development * Good synthesis skills * Good communication skills * Demonstrated customer focus * Meticulous attention to detail Contact Information: Human Resources Department Date of Posting: 6/14/2010 About OM Group OM Group, Inc. (NYSE: OMG) is a diversified global developer, producer and market of value-added specialty chemicals and advanced materials that are essential to complex chemical and industrial clean air, clean water, and proprietary products and services for the microelectronics industry. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, OM Group operates manufacturing facilities in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. NOTES: Local Residents Preferred (No Relocation). Additional Salary Information: * Based on experience. Benefits Information In turn for the correct skill set, OM Group offers a highly-competitive, comprehensive salary and benefits package including excellent healthcare, immediate 401(k) participation with company match and contribution, paid vacation and holidays, in a convenient Westside location. Qualified candidates should immediately submit their resume and salary requirements in confidence to www.hrjobpostingdept@na.omgi.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! EOE