Senior Scientist

Job description

Job Description

The Insulation Research and Development team consists of engineers and scientists that are responsible for developing breakthrough technologies in support of current and future needs in the roofing and wall insulation businesses. As a senior scientist you will work closely with value chain partners, commercial leadership, and technical leadership to support the current business and innovate the next generation of sustainable insulation technologies.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for an individual to make an impact on innovative product solutions to deliver growth for the insulation business. The successful candidate will become an expert in our insulation products and will lead major cross functional innovation and new product development projects within the Research and Development group. This position operates under the general guidance of the R&D Insulation Team Leader.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Lead multiple Innovation and New Product Development (NPD) projects, driving the creation of cutting-edge insulation technologies.
• Conduct and lead research activities on both new and existing insulation products, focusing on polyurethane and polyisocyanurate systems.
• Utilize advanced material characterization techniques, including FTIR and rheological analysis, to explore the structure-property relationships of polymers.
• Oversee technical projects from ideation to commercialization, ensuring the successful development and launch of new products.
• Support business growth through product improvements, raw material qualification, performance enhancements, and cost-reduction projects.
• Collaborate with diverse departments including sales, marketing, manufacturing, and purchasing to define project scope and priorities for future development.
• Present research findings via technical reports and presentations to drive innovation while championing safety.

Position Requirements :

Benefits and Compensation