Sr. Polymer Chemist

This is a new position focused on innovating and crating new water-soluble polymers in a brand-new Technical Innovation Center. This is exciting Green Technology that is helping to change the industry!This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to lead the development of novel biodegradable materials and fundamental understanding in the water-soluble technology field. In this role they will be responsible for leading programs focused on polymer design, leveraging scalable polymerization and modification routes, as well as investigating formulation-based structure property relationships.This is as cross functional position that will collaborate with internal stakeholders. Resin Division and corporate R&D both locally and globally. The overall effort will be focused on the downstream product development for key strategic customers.The candidate will have an opportunity to lead projects for future market innovations with on-the-job training in a variety of laboratory and processing techniques, lean innovation methodologies and data analysis tools related to practical polymer science and engineering problems. This position is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual to be able to perform both routine and specialized laboratory activities, while executing development projects within the R&D group of a fast-growing company. This position will report to the Technology and Upstream Research R&D Manager and require the candidate to spend 60-70% within the laboratory setting.Responsibilities:Lead synthesis and evaluation of novel water-soluble polymeric systems within or tangential to the PVOH spaceDevelop and enhance understanding of key structure property relationships in novel and existing water-soluble polymers or formulation spacesUtilize internal and external characterization techniques and resources to assess polymer and material properties and behaviorLead, develop, and establish new technology platform capabilities utilizing company’s innovation process and toolsUtilize common and advanced laboratory test equipment to perform hands-on mechanical and performance testingUtilize advanced data interpretation methods to evaluate new materials, existing products and processes to meet internal and external customer requirementsPrepare for and facilitate risk assessments through close collaboration with Resin Division and other external partners to support larger scale material production and qualificationCollaborate locally and globally with fellow scientists, engineers, operations, sales, and marketing team members on development projects, interpreting test resultsLeverage external sources of innovation, including their company’s R&D capabilities, to develop technologies for new products and processesIn a non-supervisory capacity, provide coaching, and guidance regarding project tasks to other engineers, designers, technicians and associatesRequires a flexible work style and travel as necessary to perform assignmentsPreferred knowledge of vinyl acetate and polyvinyl alcohol chemistries**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com .JO: 241.24SK#LI-SK1$125,000 - $145,000Job Requirements

Technical Qualifications:Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material or Polymer Science/Chemistry, is required3+ years of post-grad polymer/synthesis/development and laboratory experience requiredStrong expertise in various polymerization techniquesStrong understanding of polymer fundamentals and material structure-property relationshipsExpertise in polymer formulation, additive selection and associated interactionsUnderstanding of polymer film processing, formation, phase stability and associated phenomenaUnderstanding of polymer spectroscopic, thermo-mechanical and alternative analytical / characterization techniquesStrong team-oriented professional with good interpersonal skills who is hands-on with a high energy approach to work leveraging analytical and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated skills in Design of Experiment methodologySix Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification a plus; demonstrated understanding of basic statistics for Six Sigma process; familiar with Python, Minitab, JMP or similar statistical toolsMust have excellent organization skills and be capable of working independently with limited supervisionAbility to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively, and frequently (oral and written) both to senior management, customers and associates**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com .Senior Level Recruitment Professional with more than 19 years of experience in the recruitment and placement of Industrial Chemists and Scientists Nationwide from Entry level to Executive level. Resins, Adhesives, Coatings, Plastics, Lubricants, specialty chemicals, additives, inks, and more!!I have been very successful bringing top valued talent to my clients, and providing expert level guidance to candidates in career searches.Login

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