Job Title:  Cerakote Coatings Specialist

Classification:  Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Senior Research Chemist/QC Lead

Location:  NIC Industries, Inc., White City, OR.

Company Information: www.cerakote.com

General Summary:

In conformance with established NIC policies and procedures perform the primary and secondary job functions as listed. The primary duties of this position may be changed and or modified as a result of product developments or competitive technologies that affect the short-term and long-term technology plans and product strategy of NIC.

The Cerakote R&D Technologist assists and performs R&D functions as directed by the Sr. Research Chemist to support any and all R&D operations.

Essential Job Functions:  (Applicant/Employee must have the ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodations.)

1. Formulate, make, spray and evaluate by standard or non-standard test methods, any developmental or R&D coating.
2. Conduct laboratory testing and qualitative analysis of R&D and development coatings.
3. Collaborate with R&D Lead in the improvement of existing products and assist in the development of new products.

 

1. Perform all necessary experiments in the laboratory to demonstrate “proof of concept” and optimize existing product improvements and new product formulations.

 

5. Report findings to R&D Lead and ensure clear and concise communication.

1.   Provide customer technical service for sales, marketing, and management.

 

1.  Work with training to resolve any coating application problems.
2. Maintain product development laboratory and chemicals inventory.
3. Maintain and create R&D records, reports and documentation necessary to support and track coating development including standard test results such as Adhesion, Abrasion, CoF, Mandrel Bend, Salt Spray, Exhaust Simulator, Gouge, Scratch, MEK Rubs, Chemical Resistance, Stain Resistance, Viscosity, Density, Thermal Emissivity, Furnace Testing, QUV, etc
4. Create work instructions and standard operating procedures as needed.

11. Maintain and document experimental formulation panels etc.

1. As appropriate, answer technical inquires for Sales, Marketing, Management, Training and Production.
2. Continue to develop knowledge of coating materials and production fundamentals in order to answer technical questions for sales, marketing, management, training, production.
3. Perform all tasks safely, observing all health, safety and environmental procedures. Maintain a clean, organized work environment and a safe laboratory environment.
4. Otherwise support any/all R&D functions of Cerakote.

Secondary Job Functions:  (Applicant/Employee must have the ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodations.)

1. Support Cerakote R&D efforts to create new concepts in coating technology that could be applied to NIC’s product lines.

1. As required work with NIC Management to identify new opportunities and to extend the market for existing NIC technology by providing expertise in chemistry, materials science, and the chemistry of materials.

Additional Job Functions:

1. Assist with special projects as requested.
2. Provide weekly summary of activities and progress.

Skills and Abilities Required

1. Working knowledge of chemistry and materials science.
2. Exhibit good organization, time-management and problem-solving skills.
3. Able to wear required safety equipment and protective clothing as required by law and NIC policy.
4. Able to work overtime as required.
5. Ability to lead by example and create a positive work environment with high expectations for employee productivity.
6. Ability to be successful and productive while working under time constraints.

Physical Requirements:

1. Lifting 10 lb containers regularly.  Lifting up to 50 lb containers occasionally, boxes, or bags on occasion.
2. Standing for 95-100% of the work day.
3. Moving up to 55-gallon drums of material using a hand-truck.
4. Ability to lift weight above head when required.

 

 

Deadline for Nominations: March 7, 2016
Information and Nomination Instructions:  http://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/finance/awards/oregon-lottery-scholarship

To see a matrix of all scholarships/fellowships administered by the Graduate School, click here:  2016-2017 Scholarships and Fellowships
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Oregon State University Graduate School
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The Oregon State University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi is now accepting nominations for the Emerging Scholar Award. The chapter established the award to honor tenure–track faculty members in any academic unit who are in the early stages of their professional careers in recognition of outstanding research or creative activity in their field of study. Applications are due Jan. 27. Visit http://phikappaphi.oregonstate.edu/awards for more information.

The Research Office Incentive Programs is accepting applications for the GRF Spring 2016 solicitation. The intent of the GRF program is to enable faculty to carry out scholarly, creative work that should lead to the pursuit of other funding sources, or promote the development of scholarly activities. Program description and application: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/grf. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline for submission: Feb. 15.

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The Career Development Center and the College of Science have partnered to host a one-day professional conference for students in the College of Science who are graduating in 2016.

This day-long event will feature workshops, presentations from employers and alumni, and networking opportunities.

Seats are limited to 75 participants. To register, click here.

The (still slightly rough draft) agenda lists a keynote from Dr. Ramesh Krishnamurthy, Chief for Information Systems and Framework of Health Metrics Network at the World Health Organization, and there will be breakout sessions in the afternoon, including in-depth resume and cover letter workshops, interviewing skills, getting one’s foot in the door with federal agencies, and resources for alumni. We’re also offering professional headshots!

The students can register for morning and/or afternoon sessions if they cannot be there all day. We are also offering a dining etiquette lunch, where students will get a great (free!) lunch while learning the ins and outs of dining in a formal setting. This is nice as we’re seeing more and more interviews happen over lunch or dinner! However, a student must be registered for a morning and/or afternoon session to attend the lunch.

University Marketing has been working on a new social media campaign to highlight the interesting and impactful students, staff and faculty around Oregon State. We’d like to keep this effort natural and informal. The subject could range from someone with an interesting or unusual hobby to someone doing groundbreaking research in their field. Our plan is to conduct a short 3-5 question interview with each subject — either by email, phone or in-person — and post anecdotes, with a photo of the subject on both the Oregon State University Instagram and Facebook pages. If there are any candidates that your department feels would be a good fit for this effort, we would love to get in touch with them. If you have any questions please feel free to email Steven Taylor!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are writing to provide you information that all employees, but especially teaching faculty, must know regarding OSU’s legal and policy responsibility to reasonably accommodate any qualified student who has a disability. Providing equal educational opportunity is an important and shared responsibility.
Please refer to OSU’s policies related to disability, and the Disability Access Services Faculty and Staff Guidelines for more in-depth information.

Online Training
We’re seeing a trend, with many faculty asking for in-depth training about students with disabilities and accommodation obligations. In addition, there has been a substantial increase in the number of universities requiring employee training about working with and accommodating people with disabilities.
Towards the goal of meeting our legal obligations and institutional aspirations, we offer a concise (30 minute) self-paced online training, designed to address many of the questions faculty have asked, as well as all of our responsibilities. The training can be completed at any time, though it should be completed as close to the beginning of the term as possible.
Register for and view the Disability Access Services Training.

Accommodation Process Changes [these became effective Fall Term 2015]
In response to the developing legal landscape, Disability Access Services (DAS) is changing how two common accommodation processes happen: flexibility in attendance and extension of deadlines.
Previously, a student with one of these accommodations had the responsibility to meet with faculty to fill out an agreement to determine how the accommodation would occur. We have concluded that we must regard this as an institutional responsibility not a student responsibility. Because of this, DAS is implementing a new process, called Disability Related Flexibility in

Attendance/Assignments.
Once a student is approved for this accommodation, DAS will email the faculty member an explanation of the accommodation and an agreement form with suggested guidelines. This agreement form should be returned to DAS within 3 days to keep the implementation process moving. The new process will provide opportunities for faculty input and discussion directly with DAS on specifics of each class. After an agreement form has been received, DAS will discuss with the student, and work with the faculty member towards a final signed agreement for all.
If you have questions about this specific accommodation process, please contact Marth Smith, Director of Disability Access Services at 7-4098 or martha.smith@oregonstate.edu
Thank you for your attention to understanding our obligations and implementing these process changes.
Angelo Gomez
Executive Director
Office of Equity and Inclusion