Sr. Research Scientist

Description:

Will be responsible for leading a small project team to resolve technical challenges.

Will work mainly with thermoplastics.

Will use commercial polymers and put them together to create specialized properties out of film.

Will lead projects for targeted layered polymeric material development.

Will demonstrate an understanding of polymer structure-property relationships for the purpose of creating a development roadmap to evaluate new

technologies and materials.

Will serve on multi-disciplinary project teams to collaborate, provide technical input, and deliver results aligned with team deliverables.

Will develop and implement technical solutions through hands-on experimentation / problem-solving of technical issues.

Will work seamlessly with other groups, business partners, and customers to assist in scale-up new technology.

Will push boundaries to develop an understanding of the relationship between process and product performance.

Will consistently apply the Scientific Method in the planning and execution of experimental plans and problem solving to resolve Scientizing

concerns.

Will formulate hypotheses and develop experimental plans to evaluate hypotheses.

Will demonstrate the appropriate use of statistical tools to solve complex problems.

Will understand and implement appropriate EH&S standards, policies, and procedures applicable to operation of an extrusion line. Lead by

example in safety behaviors by promoting safe work habits.

Skills:

Chemistry, polymer science, polymer chemistry, materials science, Development, plastic, extrusion

Top

Skills Details:

Chemistry, polymer science, polymer chemistry, materials science

Additional

Skills & Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

5+ years' experience in polymeric material science related

fields, ideally holding experience in extruded film, multi-layered products, or

related fields.

Ability to successfully partner with team members and stakeholders from multiple backgrounds.

Fundamental knowledge of polymer material science structure-property relationships, polymer rheology, film extrusion and film

mechanical and transport properties.

A history of delivering quality technical solutions.

Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Passionate and knowledgeable about polymer material science and

thin film applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in polymer (multi-layered) product development

Materials testing and characterization experience.

New product scale-up and commercialization experience

Design of Experiments knowledge

Project management experience directing small teams (1-2

Scientists or technicians)

Education

Bachelor's degree (+8 years) in Materials Science, Plastic Scientizing,

Mechanical Scientizing, Chemical Scientizing or advanced degree (master's

degree or PhD -preferred).

Experience

Level:

Expert Level

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