Lead Scientist - Industrial Coating Additives
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About the role
Join a dynamic, cross-functional team driving innovation in the global industrial coatings and automotive coatings market. As Lead Scientist, you will spearhead the development of cutting-edge silicone and silane-based additives and resins, transforming complex challenges into scalable solutions. Leveraging deep expertise in structure-property relationships, you'll formulate technical hypotheses, design and validate breakthrough formulations, and optimize performance for commercial success. This role is pivotal in advancing next-generation coating technologies through a rigorous, iterative product development cycle-from concept to launch. Please note that this role requires on-site presence five days per week, Monday through Friday. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Responsibilities Include: Develop high-performance additives and resins for industrial and automotive coatings formulators. Create technologies using innovative chemistries based on Silicone/Silane or hybrid materials, offering a differentiated value proposition for the coatings market. Evaluate target performance properties in intended applications and understand structure-property relationships to optimize products. Manage multiple projects effectively, ensuring clear alignment of goals, objectives, and deliverables with business and market needs. Collaborate efficiently with a cross-functional team, including Technology, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing. Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer's products forward-products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law. To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application
Requirements
- The following are required for the role
- Masters or Ph.D. in chemistry or chemical engineering.
- R&D experience in industrial coatings/automotive coatings chemistries and formulations (minimum 5 years after PhD or 8 years after Masters).
- Team player with good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to learn relevant skills quickly and constantly improve.
- Have passion, enthusiasm, and positive attitude.
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Job Title: Lead Scientist - Industrial Coating Additives
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