Lead Scientist - Industrial Coating Additives
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
