Lead scientific research and development in advanced composite materials, focusing on carbon fiber and related processes.
Responsibilities
Develop and validate scientific theories linking polyacrylonitrile conversion conditions, carbon fiber surface characteristics, sizing chemistry, and composite performance.
Lead cross-functional research to establish structure-property relationships using materials characterization and composite testing methods.
Define strategies for next-generation carbon fiber products that meet customer and business requirements.
Plan and execute laboratory, pilot-scale, and manufacturing-scale trials using design of experiments and appropriate statistical analysis.
Apply surface and interface characterization techniques and serve as the subject matter expert for carbon fiber sizing and surface treatment processes.
Requirements
Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Physics, or a related field
The Research Scientist is responsible for advancing polymer characterization and analytical capabilities by applying expertise in polymer science, chemistry, and analytical technologies to support catalyst and product development, process optimization, and customer applications in the polyolefin industry.
Locations (4)
Point Comfort, Texas, United States
Delaware City, Delaware, United States
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Livingston, New Jersey, United States
Compensation
Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, Cash Balance, Pension Plan
Responsibilities
Develop and advance state-of-the-art capabilities in polymer science and characterization technologies
A senior R&D role focused on the development of innovative products, specifically thermal conductive interface materials, within the electronics industry.
Responsibilities
Plan, schedule, and execute scientific investigations to drive the development of innovative new products and enhance existing offerings.
Design of Experiment (DOE), and performance evaluation, primarily focusing on thermal conductive interface materials.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing engineering, application engineer, quality, commercial, sourcing, and supply chain) to develop and commercialize new products.
Execute activities such as prototyping, laboratory work, technical service, troubleshooting, and hands-on tasks.
Lead projects and deliver project results on schedule, ensuring both quality and feasibility.
Part of a dynamic technology organization focused on developing topical solutions for medical device applications within the Liveo™ platform. The role involves customer-facing and laboratory-based formulation of liquid and semi-solid solutions.
Responsibilities
Lead technical customer engagements.
Understand customer and market needs, translating them into critical performance requirements to deliver solutions based on technology, capabilities, and products.
Develop new applications and customize products to ensure technical solutions meet customer requirements, including hands-on formulation, application testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
Prepare technical reports and presentations.
Monitor customer & market trends/feedback and competitive intelligence to inform product strategy.
Requirements
Degree in chemistry or related field
Nice to have: Analytical expertise in techniques to interpret composition, stability, degradation
Nice to have: Experience with in-vitro and in-vivo sensory evaluations
Nice to have: Understanding of critical parameters for successful scale-up and transfer to manufacturing
Lead and execute product innovation programs for Tyvek® portfolio, translating breakthrough science into differentiated products and driving commercialization.
Responsibilities
Lead and execute product innovation programs that strengthen the technical value proposition and market position of Tyvek® products.
Serve as a product technology leader, partnering with Marketing, Product Management, Application Development, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to identify growth opportunities and develop market participation strategies.
Translate manufacturing process capabilities into differentiated product features and customer value propositions.
Develop deep mechanistic understanding of the relationship between material structure, processing conditions, and product performance.
Design and drive experimental programs involving flash-spinning technology, polymers, additives, and advanced material systems to support new product development.
Requirements
PhD or Master's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Nice to have: 3+ years of experience spanning product development, manufacturing, process scale-up, technical service, regulatory, quality, or commercial-facing technical roles.
The Product Development Engineer will be responsible for all qualification of films and resins from extrusion, through converting, and end use, supporting new product development and commercialization.
Responsibilities
Support product development team in completion of customer trial orders
Assist R&D in completion of laboratory requests
Review trial results as needed and assist with the management of customer projects
Support external trials at suppliers and customers as needed
Support manufacturing in completion of new product development activities
Responsible for designing and conducting experiments toward the development or improvement of custom polymer compounds, developing testing plans, data analysis, and communicating results.
Responsibilities
Design and conduct experiments for custom polymer compounds
Develop testing plans, procedures, and data analysis
Communicate results to stakeholders
Engage with customers for new projects and opportunities
Collaborate with PM Additive for new product development
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or Polymer Technology
The Laboratory Technician in Sustainable Construction S&T team will support the Research & Development (R&D) departments in the formulation, application, and testing of a diverse portfolio of coating technologies.
Responsibilities
Actively participate in lab method development to create, adapt, and validate new testing procedures for unique customer applications and changing project needs.
Perform standard wet-state or uncured testing, such as viscosity, density, fineness of grind, gel time, flow, or particle size analysis for powders.
Conduct comprehensive physical and mechanical testing on cured films, including film thickness, gloss, color matching, adhesion, impact resistance, flexibility, and hardness.
Assist in chemical and environmental resistance testing such as salt spray corrosion, humidity, MEK solvent rubs, and UV weathering.
Assist chemists, scientists and engineers in the development and modification of both liquid and powder coating formulations.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Materials Science
Associate's Degree (A.S.) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Materials Science
Nice to have: prior experience in the paints, resins, or coatings industry
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