Senior Scientist (Material sciences or polymers)

MI121-2751614 · Romeo, Michigan · Michael Orlando

Job Description

What you’ll do: As a Senior Scientist, you will contribute directly as well as guide others to: identify new opportunities, create new material technologies, and commercialize novel materials. 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: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: · 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. · Select skills in technical/scientific disciplines, as required. · Versed in scientific methods, laboratory apparatus, and communication skills. Core Competencies: · Performance Driven · Communication · Customer Centric · Passion/Values · Innovation · Safety/Sustainability · Collaboration · Leadership Physical Demands Analysis: Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs. Occasional carrying up to 30 lbs. Occasional pushing/pulling up to 30 lbs. Frequent fine finger movement and handling materials Frequent gripping and reaching Occasional climbing stairs/step ladder Continuous sitting Continuous use of computer monitor, keyboard, and computer mouse Frequent standing and walking Occasional bending, stooping, twisting or balancing Rare crawling, kneeling, and crouching Environmental Conditions: Inside Work – continuous Outside Work – rare Hot/Cold – occasional Humid/Dry – occasional Dust/Vapor Fumes – occasional Hazardous Machines – occasional Moving Objects – occasional Sharp hand tools – occasional Loud Noise – occasional Working alone – frequent May be required to wear the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety Glasses, Gloves, Sleeves, and Respirator (Dust Mask). Never = Not Required/Never (0%) Rare = Seldom/Rare (Not daily – 1-10%) Occasional = Minor/Occasional (Less than 3 hours – 11-33%) Frequent = Required/Frequent (For 3-5 hours – 34-64%) Continuous = Major/Continuous (More than 5 hours – 64-100%) Benefits · Excellent total compensation package · 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision · Onsite medical clinic · Generous 401K contributions · Top-notch wellness program with a focus on your total well-being