Job Title:
Lead Scientist- Product Development
Summary:
Are you a passionate scientist eager to drive innovation in product development? Join our dynamic Agriculture & Process Industries technology team as a Product Development Scientist! In this role, you’ll spearhead cutting-edge programs focused on high-performance additives for mold release agents. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our renowned process aids brands, including Indusil™, Silwet™, and Sag™, which are instrumental in enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing product quality across diverse industries such as food & beverage, agriculture, textiles, paper, metalworking, and chemical processing.

As a key player, you will:

• Lead the development and enhancement of core products and pioneering technologies to address evolving customer needs.
• Advance the understanding of surface and interfacial behaviors across various applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams including marketing, sales, applications development, procurement, quality, and production.
• Be actively involved in every stage of the product lifecycle, from innovative concept creation to successful commercialization.

We’re seeking a versatile Surface Scientist or Polymer Scientist with expertise in formulation and new product development, within the textile, antifoam, mold release, or related process industries. Extensive experience in silicone chemistry and its applications will be regarded as a distinct advantage. If you’re ready to make an impact and drive technological progress, apply now to become a vital part of our forward-thinking team!

Responsibilities Include:

• Propose and design new products and platforms of strategic business significance. This includes understanding the underlying causes of customer un-met needs, analyzing problems from multiple points of view and creating innovative solutions and concepts.
• Lead, plan and execute product development projects/platforms, from definition of customer needs through assistance with the scale-up and commercialization. Assess program needs and identify resource needed. Set appropriate targets and milestones. Provide technical mentoring to junior employees. Write project reports.
• Improve and develop advanced characterization techniques and application methods to understand product performance. Investigate property-structure relationship, analyze product failure mode, and study process parameters. Distill high-level theoretical concepts into practical, useful product platforms, features, and innovations.
• Acquire and maintain insights into technology trends for the development of advanced antifoam innovations. Leverage technical network to collaborate across organizations and to create business opportunities.
• Communicates effectively to influence stakeholders on new projects with high global impact. Drives communication at all levels of the business.
• Support the process technology and quality teams to ensure successful product scale up and robust quality control.
• Collaborate with global product and application development teams as well as with marketing and business functions to ensure that projects are aligned globally and meet customer/market needs.
• Gain thorough understanding on patent landscape of all the projects involved. Lead IP generation.
• Completes other duties as assigned

Travel:

• 10% with potential international travel

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer science or chemical engineering with 4+ years industrial experience, M.S. with 7+ years industrial experience, or B.S. with 10+ years of industrial experience.
• Demonstrated track record of new product development and creative independent research.
• Demonstrated expertise and extensive experience in the design and formulation of antifoam agents, textile treatments, and mold release agents across various applications and chemical systems.
• A high level of knowledge/understanding of coatings, resins, curing chemistries, and polymer processing technologies.
• Demonstrated understanding of structure – property relationship and the ability to design new molecular structures/materials based on performance needs.
• Strong team player with the ability to lead teams successfully. Sufficient knowledge to guide others in laboratory research. Willing to coach and mentor others in program development upon gaining experience.
• Proven problem solving and project execution skills. Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously and work in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong knowledge of material property testing and characterization.
• Hands-on laboratory equipment setup and operation experience.
• Basic statistics and data analysis knowledge (Design of Experiments).
• Working knowledge of standard personal computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, etc.)

The following are preferred for this role:

• Knowledge of Silicone chemistry and technology
• Working knowledge of formulations/ tests /applications in process industry applications (textile, antifoam, oil & gas, mold release, metal working fluids)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear, use hands to type, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal, and do extensive reading. May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk, lift, carry, and move a light to medium weight. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and learn technical information. Light lifting is required.

• The environment for this position is an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Relocation benefits are available.

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What We Offer:
At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future. #BePartoftheSolution
About Us:
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 for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time

Responsibilities Include:

• Propose and design new products and platforms of strategic business significance. This includes understanding the underlying causes of customer un-met needs, analyzing problems from multiple points of view and creating innovative solutions and concepts.
• Lead, plan and execute product development projects/platforms, from definition of customer needs through assistance with the scale-up and commercialization. Assess program needs and identify resource needed. Set appropriate targets and milestones. Provide technical mentoring to junior employees. Write project reports.
• Improve and develop advanced characterization techniques and application methods to understand product performance. Investigate property-structure relationship, analyze product failure mode, and study process parameters. Distill high-level theoretical concepts into practical, useful product platforms, features, and innovations.
• Acquire and maintain insights into technology trends for the development of advanced antifoam innovations. Leverage technical network to collaborate across organizations and to create business opportunities.
• Communicates effectively to influence stakeholders on new projects with high global impact. Drives communication at all levels of the business.
• Support the process technology and quality teams to ensure successful product scale up and robust quality control.
• Collaborate with global product and application development teams as well as with marketing and business functions to ensure that projects are aligned globally and meet customer/market needs.
• Gain thorough understanding on patent landscape of all the projects involved. Lead IP generation.
• Completes other duties as assigne

The following are required for the role

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer science or chemical engineering with 4+ years industrial experience, M.S. with 7+ years industrial experience, or B.S. with 10+ years of industrial experience.
• Demonstrated track record of new product development and creative independent research.
• Demonstrated expertise and extensive experience in the design and formulation of antifoam agents, textile treatments, and mold release agents across various applications and chemical systems.
• A high level of knowledge/understanding of coatings, resins, curing chemistries, and polymer processing technologies.
• Demonstrated understanding of structure – property relationship and the ability to design new molecular structures/materials based on performance needs.
• Strong team player with the ability to lead teams successfully. Sufficient knowledge to guide others in laboratory research. Willing to coach and mentor others in program development upon gaining experience.
• Proven problem solving and project execution skills. Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously and work in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong knowledge of material property testing and characterization.
• Hands-on laboratory equipment setup and operation experience.
• Basic statistics and data analysis knowledge (Design of Experiments).
• Working knowledge of standard personal computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, etc.

The following are preferred for this role:

• Knowledge of Silicone chemistry and technology
• Working knowledge of formulations/ tests /applications in process industry applications (textile, antifoam, oil & gas, mold release, metal working fluids

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear, use hands to type, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal, and do extensive reading. May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk, lift, carry, and move a light to medium weight. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and learn technical information. Light lifting is required.

• The environment for this position is an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions