Rheology Scientist

Eastman • Kingsport, TN

18d

About The Position

The Rheology Scientist supports the rheology and viscosity area within the Scale Up Analytical Development group, providing primary support for manufacturing-facing projects and quality control laboratory development needs. The role develops analytical solutions centered primarily on viscosity measurements and supports scale-up and manufacturing of new and existing products.

The scientist collaborates with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and business partners to understand analytical needs and deliver viable testing solutions. The position works in a fast-paced, results-oriented team, manages competing priorities, develops experiments and test methods, and communicates findings through technical presentations and reports. It also involves leading multidisciplinary technical projects and coaching, mentoring, and directing technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and 5+ years of related experience involving analytical problem solving and rheological and/or viscosity measurements, or a PhD in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a similar field with a focus on rheological studies of materials.
• Strong foundation in rheology and experience applying rheological techniques to materials or product questions.
• Experience with rheometry, experimental design, data analysis, and technical communication.

Nice To Haves

• Chemistry-focused background.
• Ability to communicate complex analytical data clearly to technical and nontechnical partners, including Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and business teams, to inform decision-making.
• Experience training, mentoring, and providing technical guidance to colleagues.
• Experience leading one or more projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to improve analytical methods, laboratory capabilities, or processes and drive their implementation.

Responsibilities

• Follow applicable safety, quality, and data-management requirements; maintain good laboratory practices; and keep instruments and work areas reliable and orderly.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and business partners to understand needs and provide viable analytical testing solutions, primarily focused on viscosity measurements.
• Provide safe and effective analytical solutions for internal partners or customer fitness-for-use needs in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment.
• Prioritize work and manage multiple or competing demands.
• Develop and design experiments and test methods for QA/QC laboratories, product lines, and applications.
• Elucidate and recommend analytical solutions for successful scale-up and manufacturing of new and existing products.
• Anticipate technical difficulties and develop creative solutions.
• Prepare and write technical presentations and reports documenting work for internal audiences.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports to manufacturing, R&D, business, customer, and quality teams.
• Work in and lead multidisciplinary teams to safely execute technical projects, including coaching, mentoring, and directing technicians.

Benefits

• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage, with a Health Savings Account option.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, optional life, and critical-illness protection.
• Financial-planning tools, family-building assistance including adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources, parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
• 401(k) with a company match and an additional annual retirement contribution.
• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation.
• Mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level