by Daniel Murad | Sep 2025 | Insider Insights, Featured
Expanding Your Knowledge BaseTime to Dollars As we all know, personnel roles within specialty chemicals and advanced materials require specialized know-how and skills. This can make it incredibly difficult to find knowledgeable and experienced people to fill key...
by Crystal Morrison, Ph.D. | Sep 2025 | Insider Insights
Why a Scoring System MattersStep 1: Define Evaluation CriteriaStep 2: Assign WeightsStep 3: Score Each OpportunityExample: Prioritizing Two Coating ConceptsStep 4: Review, Debate, DecideBringing It All Together You’ve assembled your interdisciplinary team, assessed...
by Susan Sutton | Aug 2025 | Insider Insights
What was your background before joining ChemQuest?Why did you decide to join ChemQuest?How have your past experiences informed the work you do to support our clients now?What sorts of projects do you find to be the most interesting and engaging?What are some trends...
by Crystal Morrison, Ph.D. | Aug 2025 | Insider Insights
Technical Feasibility: Is It Scientifically and Technically Achievable?Example: Additives to Enhance BiodegradabilityThe Role of Intellectual PropertyManufacturing Readiness: Can We Produce It at Scale?Integration with Interdisciplinary TeamsBringing It All Together...
by Daniel Murad | Jul 2025 | Insider Insights
Adaptability is KeyAvoid Brittle MentalitiesKeep an Open Mind The first half of 2025 can be summed up in one word: uncertainty. Potential tariffs, trade wars, and geopolitical conflicts have all combined to drive a cautious attitude for governments, industries,...
by Crystal Morrison, Ph.D. | Jul 2025 | Insider Insights
Step 1: Understand Market AttractivenessStep 2: Evaluate Competitive Positioning and DifferentiationStep 3: Assess Commercial ReadinessExample: Low-VOC Construction AdhesiveIntegration with Interdisciplinary TeamsBringing It All Together In the first post of this...