Colonial Metals, Inc. Work Values

Daily Duties at Colonial Metals, Inc.:

I was promoted to this position from the Director of Organometallics position in October 2010. The accountabilities were as follows. I had 3 direct reports which were the Analytical Lab personnel and I had technical oversight to around 25 chemists and chemical operators. I was responsible for providing input and guidance to executive management and the Board of Directors concerning technical challenges and issues. I served as a liaison to external clients to demonstrate the Company’s technical capabilities. I lead directed and implemented R&D activities throughout all the production divisions. I also supplied direction and oversight to the Quality Control Lab expanding their capabilities both in terms of analytical experimental competencies and instrumentation. I directed the development of streamlining and the standardization of processes via the creation of standard operating procedures and batch records. I also provided input for the creation of Quality documents in the ISO system. I also presented both business development/marketing presentation and technical presentations at national and international conferences and tradeshows, often as an invited speaker. I also provided oversight of the creation of internal product specifications and entries in the product catalog and I also provided technical service to clients concerning our products and their applications.

What they like about Colonial Metals, Inc.:

A hiring company that offers alternative approaches to pay, performance bonuses, and/or equity in the firm is very attractive to you. You're generally less interested in working for an organization offering only traditional, salary-based compensation, one with limited opportunity to acquire equity in the firm, or one that does not actively promote skill development. In addition, you are more likely to choose a company that offers a variety of internal career options, with defined career paths. You view the learning of new skills and development of your expertise as key to your career advancement. These aspects of an organization may become even more important to you as you progress in your field, and are especially critical if you change career or occupation.

Tags

chemistry, organic chemistry, process development, synthesis, organometallic chemistry, research and development, kilo lab operations, process troubleshooting, process scale-up and optimization, Business Development

Skills

Project Management, Synthetic Chemistry, Research & Development, Product Management, Market Opportunity Analysis, Technical Reports, Relationship Building, Kilo Lab Operations, Technology & Product Roadmaps, Technical Troubleshooting, Team Building & Management, Economic Costing for manufacturing chemical products, Business Development & Marketing, Business Development

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