Technical Data Coordinator – R&D

Career PageDarien, Connecticut, United States
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Job description

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Data Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical data, supplier compliance, and R&D operations. You will manage critical raw material documentation, support our chemists, and build smart Excel tools to keep our global data accurate, organized, and moving efficiently. Qualifications & Skills Excel Expert: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, data organization, and reporting; automation/VBA is a plus). Technical Mindset: A background in science or engineering is preferred to understand our raw materials and technical documentation. Fast Adaptability: Strong ability to quickly learn, adapt to, and navigate brand-new software and internal digital systems. Detail-Oriented & Process-Minded: Highly organized and comfortable balancing technical problem-solving with administrative tasks. Proactive Communicator: Strong listening skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. Key Responsibilities Manage Material Documentation: Collect, review, and organize raw material regulatory, technical, and sustainability documents from suppliers and internal databases. Support Formula Development: Assist chemists by prioritizing and sourcing the exact raw materials needed for upcoming formulation projects. Track & Prioritize Requests: Maintain clear visibility on outstanding supplier document requests; prioritize reviews based on business needs and project timelines. Collaborate Globally: Partner with global R&D and product lifecycle management teams to obtain and validate raw material information. Drive Process Improvements: Observe current workflows, map out administrative pain points, and translate needs into actionable workflow improvements. Advance System Capabilities: Create and maintain advanced Excel tracking tools while supporting the team with the rollout and adoption of new software systems. Create Training Material: Assist with standard documentation, process mapping, and basic computer training materials for internal teams.

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Data Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical data, supplier compliance, and R&D operations. You will manage critical raw material documentation, support our chemists, and build smart Excel tools to keep our global data accurate, organized, and moving efficiently.

Data Coordinator

Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications & Skills
  • Excel Expert: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, data organization, and reporting; automation/VBA is a plus).
Excel Expert:
  • Technical Mindset: A background in science or engineering is preferred to understand our raw materials and technical documentation.
Technical Mindset:
  • Fast Adaptability: Strong ability to quickly learn, adapt to, and navigate brand-new software and internal digital systems.
Fast Adaptability:
  • Detail-Oriented & Process-Minded: Highly organized and comfortable balancing technical problem-solving with administrative tasks.
Detail-Oriented & Process-Minded:
  • Proactive Communicator: Strong listening skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Proactive Communicator:

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage Material Documentation: Collect, review, and organize raw material regulatory, technical, and sustainability documents from suppliers and internal databases.
Manage Material Documentation:
  • Support Formula Development: Assist chemists by prioritizing and sourcing the exact raw materials needed for upcoming formulation projects.
Support Formula Development:
  • Track & Prioritize Requests: Maintain clear visibility on outstanding supplier document requests; prioritize reviews based on business needs and project timelines.
Track & Prioritize Requests:
  • Collaborate Globally: Partner with global R&D and product lifecycle management teams to obtain and validate raw material information.
Collaborate Globally:
  • Drive Process Improvements: Observe current workflows, map out administrative pain points, and translate needs into actionable workflow improvements.
Drive Process Improvements:
  • Advance System Capabilities: Create and maintain advanced Excel tracking tools while supporting the team with the rollout and adoption of new software systems.
Advance System Capabilities:
  • Create Training Material: Assist with standard documentation, process mapping, and basic computer training materials for internal teams.
Create Training Material: