About this role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of novel biodegradable materials and fundamental understanding in the water-soluble technology field. The role focuses on leading programs in polymer design, leveraging scalable polymerization and modification routes. Responsibilities include investigating formulation-based structure property relationships.
Spend 60-70% of time in the laboratory setting performing routine and specialized activities. Utilize common and advanced laboratory test equipment for hands-on mechanical and performance testing. Execute development projects within the R&D group of a fast-growing company.
This cross-functional position collaborates with internal stakeholders, Poval resin division, and corporate R&D both locally and globally. Work closely with scientists, engineers, operations, sales, and marketing on development projects. Leverage external innovation sources including Kuraray’s R&D capabilities.
Lead projects for future market innovations with on-the-job training in laboratory techniques, lean innovation methodologies, and data analysis tools. Report to the Technology and Upstream Research R&D Manager. Provide coaching and guidance to team members in a non-supervisory capacity.
Requirements
- Expertise in synthesis of water-soluble polymers, particularly PVOH-based systems
- Deep knowledge of structure-property relationships in polymers and formulations
- Proficiency with internal and external polymer characterization techniques
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment for mechanical and performance testing
- Skilled in advanced data interpretation for polymer materials and processes
- Familiarity with scalable polymerization and modification routes
- Experience in risk assessments for material production and qualification
- Ability to leverage external R&D resources for innovation
Responsibilities
- Lead synthesis and evaluation of novel water-soluble polymeric systems within or tangential to the PVOH space
- Develop and enhance understanding of key structure property relationships in novel and existing water-soluble polymers or formulation spaces
- Utilize internal and external characterization techniques to assess polymer and material properties and behavior
- Lead, develop, and establish new technology platform capabilities utilizing MonoSol’s innovation process and tools
- Utilize common and advanced laboratory test equipment to perform hands-on mechanical and performance testing
- Utilize advanced data interpretation methods to evaluate new materials, existing products and processes
- Prepare for and facilitate risk assessments through collaboration with Poval and external partners
- Collaborate locally and globally with scientists, engineers, operations, sales, and marketing team members
Benefits
- On-the-job training in laboratory and processing techniques
- Training in lean innovation methodologies and data analysis tools
- 60-70% time spent in laboratory setting
- Opportunity to lead projects for future market innovations
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