Product Development Chemist

As a Product Development Chemist, you will play a key role in developing the next generation of materials used in polyurethane slabstock foam. You will work hands-on in the lab to formulate, test, and optimize new chemistries while collaborating with a global R&D network to bring innovative products from concept through commercialization.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or Chemistry with 0-3+ years of job exp Or M.S. with 3+ years polymer-related product development and customer technical service experience
• Demonstrated skills in organic and/or polymer chemistry
• Familiarity with standard laboratory techniques, including structural characterization and related analytical techniques
• High interest for applied sciences, industrial processes and new product development activities from laboratory and pilot scale
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to learn first-hand from customers their needs for the products under development
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously and work in a cross-functional and global team environment
• Good oral and written communications skills in English

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• 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
• 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