Job DescriptionJob Title: Scientist Date: 2025Reports to: Sr. Scientist or Research ManagerWhat you will do: As a Scientist, you will create new technologies and problem solve in structural and environmental sealing materials and processes through a technically fundamental approach.
Duties / Responsibilities of this position: - Create new technologies and problem solve in adhesive materials and processes through a technically fundamental approach.
- Independently plan and lead execution of development and testing protocols to explore modes of problem solution or routes of new product or technology creation.
- Maintain and expand expertise in a set of scientific areas, including physical, chemical, analytical, or formulation principles and methods.
- Help develop mechanistic understanding of current products and process by determining appropriate experimental and research plans.
- Cultivate global collaboration in the internal and external scientific community.
- Develop and protect intellectual property.
- Support patent activities through filing activities, patent surveillance, and defense of our intellectual property.
- Serve as a champion of safety practices in the laboratory and office environments.
- May provide leadership to technicians and specialists. Very competent with self-directed work.
- Construction, maintenance, and safety responsibilities for laboratory workspace and equipment.
Job Requirements:Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - BS with 6+ years of product development experience, MS with 3+ years of product development experience, or PhD in the sciences, typically in chemistry or material science.
- Select skills in technical/scientific disciplines, as required.
- Very adept at maintaining and improving safety requirements in the laboratory and work space.
- Versed in scientific methods and laboratory apparatus.
- Select skills in technical/scientific disciplines, as required.
- Versed in scientific methods, laboratory apparatus, and communication skills.
Core Competencies: - Performance Driven
- Communication
- Customer Centric
- Passion/Values
- Innovation
- Safety/Sustainability
- Collaboration
- Expertise
- Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Occasionally carrying up to 30 lbs.
- Occasional pushing/pulling up to 30 lbs.
- Frequent fine finger movement and handling materials
- Frequent gripping and reaching
- Occasional climbing stairs/step ladder
- Continuous sitting
- Continuous use of computer monitor, keyboard, and computer mouse
- Frequent standing and walking
- Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, or balancing.
- Rare crawling, kneeling, and crouching
- Inside Work - continuous
- Outside Work - rare
- Hot/Cold - occasional
- Humid/Dry - occasional
- Dust/Vapor Fumes - occasional.
- Hazardous Machines - occasional
- Moving Objects - occasional
- Sharp hand tools - occasional
- Loud Noise - occasional
- Working alone - frequent
- May be required to wear the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety Glasses, Gloves, Sleeves, and Respirator (Dust Mask).
Physical Demands Analysis: Environmental Conditions:Never = Not Required/Never (0%)Rare = Seldom/Rare (Not daily - 1-10%)Occasional = Minor/Occasional (Less than 3 hours - 11-33%)Frequent = Required/Frequent (For 3-5 hours - 34-64%)Continuous = Major/Continuous (More than 5 hours - 64-100%)Benefits - Excellent total compensation package
- 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision.
- Onsite medical clinic
- Generous 401K contributions
- Top-notch wellness program with a focus on your total well-being
