Senior Scientist

Duties / Responsibilities of this position:

• Identify and create new technologies in structural and/or environmental sealing polymeric materials and processes through a technically fundamental approach.
• Develop fundamental knowledge on the relationship of materials, processes, structures, and properties.
• Lead a set of R&D personnel to independently plan and execute research and development projects to explore new technologies, products, or modes of problem solution.
• Provide mentorship to less‑experienced associates.
• Generate and interpret data in context of problem resolution and effectively communicate findings and direction to other departments in the organization.
• Maintain and expand expertise in a set of scientific areas, including physical, chemical, analytical, or formulation principles and methods.
• Help develop mechanistic understanding of current products and processes.
• Cultivate global collaboration in the internal and external scientific community.
• Support patent activities through filing activities, patent surveillance, and defense of our intellectual property.
• Serve as a champion of safety practices in the laboratory and office environments.
• Provide leadership to technicians and specialists.
• Very competent with self‑directed work.
• Construction, maintenance, and safety responsibilities for laboratory workspace and equipment.

Job Requirements:

• BS with 10+ years of product development experience, MS with 5+ years of product development experience, or PhD in the sciences, typically in chemistry or material science.
• At least 5 years of experience leading and mentoring research and development personnel toward the identification and development of new technologies in a business setting.
• Select skills in technical/scientific disciplines, as required.
• Very adept at maintaining and improving safety requirements in the laboratory and work space.
• Versed in scientific methods, laboratory apparatus, and communication skills.