Job Title:
Research Scientist
Summary:
Are you ready to make an impact in the world of plastics and electronics? Momentive’s Performance Additive Business Unit is seeking a dynamic Research Scientist to drive innovation in plastic processing aids for packaging film applications.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop cutting-edge solutions to enhance plastic processing, playing a crucial role in our mission to lead the industry.
• Collaborate with senior scientists and engineers to bring your creative ideas to life.
• Work closely with global cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, process, and production, ensuring your innovations align with market needs.

If you’re passionate about research and want to shape the future of packaging film applications and be part of a forward-thinking company at the forefront of technology, we want to hear from you! Join us in creating innovative solutions that drive success in the plastics industry.

Responsibilities Include:

• Executing research projects with minimum guidance
• Independently designing and carrying out experiments in lab environments
• Analyzing, summarizing, and communicating results to cross-functional teams
• Work closely with other senior scientists and engineers.
• Frequent communication with global cross-functional teams, including, marketing, sales, process, and production.
• Direct interfacing with external customers
• Drive new product developments.
• Provide technical support to existing products.
• Carry out hands-on research experiments
• Daily interaction with R&D, frequent interaction with Marketing and Sales team, and external customers
• Completes other duties as assigned

Travel: 10% or less
Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

• Ph.D. with 2+ years of work experience or M.S. with 5+ years of work experience, majored in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science & engineering.
• Experience in plastics processing (film production, extrusion & injection molding, etc.) and testing
• Deep understanding of materials structure-property relationship
• Ability to analyze, summarize, and communicate technical results clearly in technical environment.
• Full awareness of chemical and lab safety

The following are preferred for this role:

• Expertise with plastics processing, including, extrusion, injection molding, especially blown film or casting film processing.
• Expertise in plastic processing aids’ mechanism and performance.
• Knowledge of organic silicone chemistry and materials.
• Proven track records of innovating or commercializing new products.
• Experience with customers or technical services.
• Sound IP awareness (e.g., patent filing)
• Experience in polymer synthesis and characterization tools, including, GC, GC-MS, NMR, FTIR, DSC, Instron, etc.
• Clear communication of technical contents in non-technical environments.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, crouch, twist, turn, lift, and move about the facility. Walking, walking on irregular surfaces, and balancing will be required. Reaching, feeling, finger movement, grasping, hearing, sight, and the ability to speak clearly will be required. Regularly lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. The ability to wear personal protective equipment, and the ability to pass a fit test and wear a respirator is required for most positions.
The environment for this position is a laboratory setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

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What We Offer:
Base Pay Range: $101,500 - $148,500
The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution
Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company’s incentive plans, the Company’s financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.

At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.

• Flexible, hybrid or remote work schedules may be available based on role.
• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
• Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
• 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
• 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
• Student debt pay-off program.
• Professional development programs and courses.
• Wellness programs and financial education.

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

What You’ll Do:

• Develop cutting-edge solutions to enhance plastic processing, playing a crucial role in our mission to lead the industry.
• Collaborate with senior scientists and engineers to bring your creative ideas to life.
• Work closely with global cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, process, and production, ensuring your innovations align with market needs

Responsibilities Include:

• Executing research projects with minimum guidance
• Independently designing and carrying out experiments in lab environments
• Analyzing, summarizing, and communicating results to cross-functional teams
• Work closely with other senior scientists and engineers.
• Frequent communication with global cross-functional teams, including, marketing, sales, process, and production.
• Direct interfacing with external customers
• Drive new product developments.
• Provide technical support to existing products.
• Carry out hands-on research experiments
• Daily interaction with R&D, frequent interaction with Marketing and Sales team, and external customers
• Completes other duties as assigne

The following are required for the role

• Ph.D. with 2+ years of work experience or M.S. with 5+ years of work experience, majored in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science & engineering.
• Experience in plastics processing (film production, extrusion & injection molding, etc.) and testing
• Deep understanding of materials structure-property relationship
• Ability to analyze, summarize, and communicate technical results clearly in technical environment.
• Full awareness of chemical and lab safet

The following are preferred for this role:

• Expertise with plastics processing, including, extrusion, injection molding, especially blown film or casting film processing.
• Expertise in plastic processing aids’ mechanism and performance.
• Knowledge of organic silicone chemistry and materials.
• Proven track records of innovating or commercializing new products.
• Experience with customers or technical services.
• Sound IP awareness (e.g., patent filing)
• Experience in polymer synthesis and characterization tools, including, GC, GC-MS, NMR, FTIR, DSC, Instron, etc.
• Clear communication of technical contents in non-technical environments