Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science & engineering
Experience conducting laboratory experiments in a chemical or materials science environment
Knowledge of chemical and laboratory safety practices
Preferred: Experience with plastics processing, adhesive formulation, and sealant formulation
Preferred: Familiarity with mechanical testing equipment and analytical tools like FTIR and viscometers
Responsibilities
Collaborate with senior scientists and engineers on research projects
Manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
Conduct lab experiments under supervision to prepare and test samples
Analyze and communicate experimental results clearly to the project team
Maintain lab operations, including chemical inventory and equipment calibration
Prepare and manage experimental samples for shipping and receiving
Engage with cross-functional teams and occasionally interface with external customers
Benefits
Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness and orthodontia coverage
Company paid life and disability coverage
Company funded counseling and assistance finding care for dependents
Paid time off plus holidays, with additional time off for years of service
401k savings plan with employer match and contributions
Educational reimbursement program
Professional development courses
Wellness programs and financial education
Full Job Description
Job Title: Research Associate
Summary: This is a full-time on site, research associate position in Momentive's Specialty Additive Business for developing new technical solutions for Plastics, Adhesive & Sealant applications.
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.
Responsibilities Include:
Work closely with other senior scientists and engineers in the team
Execute focused project, and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
Carry out lab experiments with guidance from senior scientists or immediate supervisors to prepare and test Plastics, Adhesive & Sealant samples
Analyze, summarize and communicate verbally as well as written experimental results to project team in simple and clear manner
Lab operation and maintenance, including chemical inventory, lap supplies, and equipment ISO calibration
Experimental sample preparation, shipping and receiving
Communicate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, sales, process technology or production teams
Occasional interfacing with external customers or participating
Travel up to 10% domestically
Qualifications:
The following are required for the role
Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science & engineering
Experience conducting laboratory experiments in a chemical, materials science, or related laboratory environment
Knowledge of chemical and laboratory safety practices
The following are preferred for the role
Experience with plastics processing.
Experience with adhesive formulation.
Experience with sealant formulation.
Knowledge of chemistry and material structure-property relationships.
Experience using mechanical testing equipment, such as Instron.
Experience using FTIR.
Experience performing titration.
Experience using viscometers or viscosity measurement equipment
What We Offer: Base Pay Range: $35 - $51
The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. If you are interested in this position, we'd ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution
Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
Company paid life and disability coverage.
Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
Paid time off plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
401k savings plan with employer match and additional employer contribution.
Educational reimbursement program, where applicable.
Professional development courses.
Wellness programs and financial education.
Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description on the physical job requirements.
About Momentive Performance Materials
Momentive Inc. is an American chemical company. Its products include silicones and quartz.
Momentive is headquartered in Waterford, New York. The company employs 9,200 employees across more than 50 locations throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. In 2019, it had sales of $6.5 billion. The company was ranked as the 64th largest private company in the United States by Forbes in 2019. Momentive is the fourth-largest manufacturer in the Capital Region of New York State employing roughly 1,000 at its Waterford plant.
