What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research Scientist position at KX Technologies?
- Executes Research projects from conceptualization to commercial production launch.
- Designs and develops of new technologies using creative solutions.
- Assessing viability and feasibility of new technologies.
- Collects, records, reports and present results to peers and supervisor/manager either orally or in writing.
- Independently applies scientific principles to achieve project objectives, including the design and execution of complex experiments, and analysis and interpretation of data without supervision.
- Knowledge of various analytical techniques and interpretation of data from instruments independently including, but not limited to, various chromatographic systems, IC, UV/Spec, various wet chemistry analyses, IR, Raman Spectroscopy, ICP, HPLC, AAS, TGA, DSC, Particle size analysis, SEM, XPS, WAXD, etc.
- Understands chemical structure and their property relationships and apply them in various project activities. Utilizes a broad range of practical techniques in surface chemistry and material science.
- Closely follow and evaluate scientific literature, publications, and draw conclusions for the company, gathering business and technical intelligence through patent, technical network, and literature.
- Responsible for scientific oversight on novel material synthesis and scale up, manufacturing process qualification and implementation into future.
Skills and Qualifications:
- PhD in Chemistry with specialization in Material Science, Surface Chemistry, Polymers, Nanomaterials, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry, solid state materials, Catalysis, or Organic chemistry (or) a related degree with expertise in non-wovens technology.
- Ability to lead projects, learn new domains, and work in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent Communication and Presentation skills for presenting complex ideas and findings.
- Genuine enthusiasm for materials research in an interdisciplinary, application-oriented field.
- Knowledge of fiber-based sciences and/or activated carbon chemistry is a plus.
- Experience in industrial processes is a plus.
- Knowledge of sustainability related technology and practices is a plus.
