Job Title:Staff Scientist, Analytical
Summary:Design, initiate, and execute experiments for the characterization of silicone polymers and formulations by chromatography, wet chemistry, spectroscopy, and material characterization techniques.
Responsibilities Include:
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Support product development through rheological characterization of polymers/formulations.
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Compile, analyze, and interpret analytical data.
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Generate technical insights, structure-property, and performance relationships to enable new product innovation and technology development.
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Present written and verbal results to internal customers both regionally and globally.
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Lead and support multiple analytical projects and perform lab work to meet deadlines.
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Work closely with other R&D business units, manufacturing sites, and technical teams to solve challenging problems related to products and customer issue resolution.
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Participate in global analytical network to leverage best practices and standardize methodologies across global sites.
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Comply with company procedural guidelines, laboratory procedures, and safety protocol.
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Adapt to change by learning other analytical characterization techniques.
Qualifications:
The following are required for the role
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Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of post-baccalaureate, progressive experience as a Staff Scientist, Chemist, or in a related Research Scientist role.
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In place of a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of post-baccalaureate progressive experience, will accept a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of experience as a Staff Scientist, Chemist, or in a related Research Scientist role.
Special Requirements:
Work experience with:
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Spectroscopy: FTIR, UV-Vis, ICP, XRF;
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Wet Chemistry: Auto-titrator, Karl-Fisher titrator;
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Chromatography: GC/GCMS, HPLC, GPC;
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Materials Testing: TMA, DSC, DMA;
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Designing, initiating, and executing experiments for the characterization of silane species, silicon polymers, and formulations;
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Supporting product development through rheological characterization of polymer formulations;
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Sample preparation, instrument operation, and data operation; and
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Analytical instruments maintenance and troubleshooting.
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.
What We Offer:
Base Pay Range: $125,000-$163,900
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.
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Flexible, hybrid or remote work schedules may be available based on role.
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Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
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Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
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Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
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Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
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25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
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401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
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Student debt pay-off program.
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Professional development programs and courses.
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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 We Do
As a premier global high-performance silicones and specialties company, Momentive creates solutions that improve quality of life for people and enable a more sustainable future. Our products are the result of a tireless pursuit of progress where the sun never sets on our global marketing and R&D efforts, resulting in innovations that help propel our customers’ businesses forward and positively impact all aspects of life – today, tomorrow, and into the future.
