Scientist

• As a Scientist, you will create new technologies and problem solve in structural and environmental sealing materials and processes through a technically fundamental approach.

Responsibilities:

• Create new technologies and problem solve in adhesive materials and processes through a technically fundamental approach.
• Independently plan and lead execution of development and testing protocols to explore modes of problem solution or routes of new product or technology creation.
• 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 process by determining appropriate experimental and research plans.
• Cultivate global collaboration in the internal and external scientific community.
• Develop and protect intellectual property.
• 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.
• May provide leadership to technicians and specialists.
• Very competent with self-directed work.
• Construction, maintenance, and safety responsibilities for laboratory workspace and equipment.

Requirements:

• Select skills in technical/scientific disciplines, as required.
• Very adept at maintaining and improving safety requirements in the laboratory and workspace.
• Versed in scientific methods and laboratory apparatus.
• Select skills in technical/scientific disciplines, as required.
• Versed in scientific methods, laboratory apparatus, and communication skills.

Education:

• BS with 6+ years of product development experience, MS with 3+ years of product development experience, or PhD in the sciences, typically in chemistry or material science.