Position: Product Developer

The product developer is responsible for leading development activities associated with new and existing products as well as advanced new method development.  The product developer must be able to solve technical problems associated with Company products and laboratory test methodologies.  The product developer must exhibit high energy, act as a goal-focused individual who is proactive in problem solving and demonstrate the leadership and communication skills needed to help a diversified global business achieve its goals.  The product developer will work with COMPANY’s customers, product/process developers, laboratory technicians, as well as the manufacturing, quality and commercial teams.  This position will typically require a master's degree in a field related to polymer/material science/engineering, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering.  The product developer will be expected to make reasonable progress along the technical career path.

The key deliverables related to the position include but are not limited to the following:

1. Support world-class safety and housekeeping policies and practices
   • Operate in a safe, clean, and productive manner. 
   • Support projects to enhance the safety of Lynchburg operations when asked.
   • Promote all aspects of the COMPANY Environmental, Health and Safety guidelines.
2. Drive projects to deliver growth to the Company business
   • Drive New Technology Introductions, New Product Introductions, Product Management of Change, and new test method development to support the growth of Company. 
   • Work with marketing, commercial, manufacturing, quality, and technology team to ensure success of projects.
   •  Identify & implement innovative new product technologies for break through product performance in order to build the pipeline for future growth. 
   • Optimize existing product technologies for improved product performance.   
   • Lead projects using statistical design of experiments to deliver Six Sigma performance.  Extend rigor to take new products from the laboratory to the manufacturing floor, ensuring consistent manufacturing performance of the products.
3. Support / drive key efforts in area of capacity, quality, yield, and customer support.
   • Drive Product Management of Change projects to support the operational excellence of Company. 
   • Work with manufacturing, quality, and technology team to ensure success of projects.
   • Optimize existing process and product technologies for improved operations performance.  
4. Document and communicate key findings, identify and pursue patent opportunities, contribute new ideas for consideration.
   • Document and communicate most important project findings in technical reports.
   • Identify & pursue patentable ideas via patent disclosures
   • Prepare patent applications.
   • Submit new ideas for consideration.
5. Utilize six sigma toolkit, NPD process, and support business initiatives.
   • Utilize statistical methods to drive key decisions.
   • Support / follow business processes
   • Ensure compliance to performance management system
   • Support upgrade of facilities / infrastructure
   • Support business initiatives
6. Make reasonable progress along technical career path.

This position is in central Virginia. The company will relocate and sponsor.

For additional information or to apply, please contact:

Mark Bowman
Principal
HRProSearch
(540) 904-7837

Position: Senior/Principal Development Engineer

We are currently seeking a Senior/Principal Development Engineer for the Purification Product Development group within Millipore’s Bioprocess Division. This position will be based at our Bedford, MA campus. As part of the Bioprocess Downstream Processing (DSP) Research and Development organization, a successful candidate will develop novel and advanced devices for the separation of protein therapeutics and vaccines in a team environment.

Individuals in this position will be responsible for the research, design and optimization of devices and tools for membrane- and chromatography-based separations. Responsibilities include conceptualization, design and development of novel devices and/or devices to support new membranes or chromatography media. Previous experience in strong bonding, molding and design of plastic parts is required. The individual may be called upon to contribute as an individual contributor as well as leading and managing a team or multiple teams.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must have strong fundamental understanding of plastics engineering, bonding, molding and device design.
• Must have a fundamental knowledge of materials, and broad experience with different materials of construction
• Must have experience in extrusion, potting, bonding, injection molding, and over molding. Must be able to work collaboratively while think independently and creatively.
• Must have a strong track record in leading the design, development, and production of complex devices.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, both domestic and international as needed.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. with 5+ yrs or MS with 10+ yrs of relevant industrial experience in Plastics Engineering and/or Polymer/Materials Engineering or related discipline.
• Must be self motivated, enthusiastic and have the ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
• Experience in Biopharmaceutical separations is highly desirable.

For more information, please contact:
KS Cheng, PhD
Director of Purification Product Development, BioProcess Division
Millipore Corp.
ks_cheng@millipore.com
Office: (781)533-5607
Cell: (603)930-3637

Position: Research Chemist, Cytec Engineered Materials

Cytec Engineered Materials is looking for immediate filling of a Research Chemist with synthesis and polymer synthesis experience for our Anaheim, CA research facility. Cytec Engineered Materials is a division of Cytec Industries, a medium sized chemical company. This scientist will be responsible for the following:

• Develop new polymeric composite systems for application in all areas of CEM business, with emphasis on aerospace
• Conduct, document and present research on composite materials (including, but not limited to: resin or polymer synthesis, resin formulation, chemical/thermal/physical analysis, composite processing, and resin / composite mechanical / environmental performance testing)
• Understanding the key business goals of the composites business unit and targeting research areas to meet those goals.
• Establish technical relationships with key customers and universities by presenting and discussing research results
• Support production operations as required with technical issues on existing and new production products

Requirements:

• A minimum of a BS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Chemistry is required in order to be able to apply the scientific principles required by the position.
• A MS or PhD in Organic or Polymer Chemistry is preferred and would provide an increased ability to perform the work required by this position.
• Experience with polymer and organic synthesis is required.
• Experience with polymers and polymeric composites is desirable.
• This is a key product development position and requires knowledge of our types of materials in order to be effective. This experience should also extend to experience with the polymers that CEM (or competitors in the industry) use in their resin formulations.
• Familiarity with laboratory practices associated with polymer synthesis is required.
• Familiarity with laboratory practices associated with resin mixing, prepregging, composite layup and materials science is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of polymer physical, thermal, and mechanical analysis techniques is required.
• Familiarity and experience in manufacturing techniques for composites parts in the aerospace industry is desirable.
• Experience in supporting composite part design and fabrication is not required but is highly desirable.

Please send resumes to: BIlly Harmon.

Position: Product Development Chemist - Coatings & Additives, Momentive

Momentive is a global leader in silicones and advanced materials, with a 70-year heritage of being first to market with performance applications for major industries that support and improve everyday life. The company delivers science-based solutions, by linking custom technology platforms to opportunities for customers. Momentive Performance Materials Inc. is controlled by an affiliate of Apollo Management, L.P. Additional information is available at www.momentive.com.

Momentive Performance Materials, a leading producer of specialty silicones, organofunctional silanes and silicone elastomers, has an opportunity at its laboratories in Tarrytown, NY for a Product Development Chemist.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Development of differentiated new products that meet the needs of the Protective Coatings Market and which drive business growth for Momentive.
• Planning and execution of projects, from translation of customer needs through to assistance with the scale-up and commercialization of new products.
• Creative input to the design of new organofunctional silanes and silicones that provide added value in the protective coatings market. This should include the definition of clear technical targets and identification of practical routes to deliver the desired end-benefit.
• Development of world-class evaluation and characterization capabilities in collaboration with industry and academic leaders and with global customers .
• Demonstrate the benefits of new product technologies in target applications and develop compelling data to support product promotion in the market place.
• Establish formulation guidelines based on a deep understanding of the key chemical and physical interactions in Coatings formulations and deep knowledge of the end applications.
• Close collaboration with global product and application development teams as well as with marketing and business functions.
• Provide professional customer support related to the use of new products, including travel to customer sites as needed.
• Develop solid understanding of relevant patent landscape and obtain effective patent coverage for proprietary technology and processes.

Required Education and Professional Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemistry, Material Science, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering
• At least 5-10 years of experience in the protective coatings industry in a product development role; preferably with strong practical experience in the metal pretreatment industry
• Expert applications and formulation knowledge covering a range of protective and industrial maintenance coatings
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously
  and work in a global cross-functional team environment with strong customer
  focus
• Demonstrated track record of high academic achievement and creative independent research
• Working knowledge of standard PC applications
• Proficient in basic statistics and Design of Experiment (DOE)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English

Desired Skills/Knowledge/Attributes:

• Demonstrated skills in materials and surface characterization techniques
• Working knowledge of organic or synthetic polymer chemistry
• Strong grounding in colloid science
• Working knowledge of material science computational chemistry
• Self-motivated individual with high level of creativity and technical curiosity

Requirements:

You must be 18 years or older.  You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process.  You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.  You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Location(s):
Tarrytown, NY

How do I apply?
Visit us at www.momentive.com
We are an equal opportunity employer.

Position: Technical Specialist in Color Measurement, HunterLab

If you are intellectually curious and have a technical education with some experience in instrumentation, we have an interesting career opportunity for you to consider. HunterLab, a global innovator and industry leading design and manufacturing company in electro-optical instruments, is seeking a full-time Applications Specialist in color and appearance measurement.

In our company, an Applications Specialist provides technical and application assistance to customer inquiries as well as feedback to HunterLab’s distribution, chemical, engineering, marketing and sales functions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn color science and applications from a team of technical experts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in industrial color and appearance measurement.
• Provide timely technical and application assistance in response to customer
  inquiries in diverse industries including bio-tech, pharmaceuticals, chemical,
  food, plastics, building products and textiles.
• Define and test hardware, software and service products.
• Conduct education programs such as webinars and workshops on color and
  appearance measurement
• Help our company grow globally
  

Key Skills Needed

• A technical background with an undergraduate science, math, engineering or
  degree.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (oral & written).
• Computer savvy.
• Some experience with analytical instrumentation; UV VIS spectrophotometry
  experience would be a plus.
• Able to work effectively independently or with a team.
• Able to travel up to 30% of the time, both domestically and internationally.

HunterLab offers competitive pay, excellent benefits including 401(K) match, profit sharing and a business casual work environment. We are an employee-owned company located outside of Washington DC. If you have a passion for exceptional customer service and have an interest in colorimetry, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your salary requirements to PhamL@hunterlab.com.

HunterLab is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

www.hunterlab.com
Hunter Associates Laboratory, Inc., 11491 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, Virginia 20190-5280
TEL: 703-471-6870 FAX: 703-834-2112

Position: Polymers Chemist, OPC Polymers

OPC Polymers, one of the nation’s leading coatings resin manufacturers, is seeking an entry-level Polymer Chemist to work in the design, development, and processing of the various types of polymers used in the coatings industry.  The individual selected will work in the Polymer R&D Lab at the Columbus, Ohio headquarters to develop new products, modify and improve current products, evaluate new materials, and transition products into manufacturing.  The successful candidate will have a degree in chemistry with a concentration in the polymer sciences; any related experience will be helpful.

OPC Polymers offers competitive wages along with a full benefits package including health insurance, vacation, paid holidays and a 401(k) package.  Interested candidates should e-mail their resume to myronl@yenkin-majestic.com or fax to 614-253-5315.

Position: Member of Technical Staff - Polymer/Organic Chemist, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company

ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company has an immediate opening for a Polymer/Organic Chemist at its Corporate Strategic Research Laboratory located in Annandale, New Jersey.

The selected individual will be responsible for conducting original research in polymer synthesis, functionalization, polymer structure-property relationships and fundamental mechanistic/kinetic studies. The successful candidate will use both synthetic organic and polymer chemistry to advance programs related to alternative energy solutions, sustainable materials or new polymer products and applications. Examples include, but are not limited to, hybrid vehicle battery separator films, enhanced fuel-efficiency lubricants, and lightweight structural automotive components.

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

· A Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Physical Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or similar field with expertise in polymer synthesis; postdoctoral or equivalent advanced experience is strongly preferred. · Demonstrated individual contribution to research in a results-oriented team environment. · A strong track record of external publications and presentations, and a desire to publish and participate in external technical meetings. · Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. · Demonstrated hands-on experience using air and moisture sensitive materials.

Preference will be given to candidates who also possess the following attributes:

· Experience in controlled polymerization techniques · Knowledge of post-polymerization functionalization, surface-initiated polymerization, and surface functionalization methodologies. · Strong knowledge in structural characterization of molecular and polymer materials by chemical, optical, spectroscopic, thermo-mechanical and other physical techniques. · Ability to postulate reaction mechanisms and conduct kinetic studies, with the aid of relevant molecular models and computational tools.

ExxonMobil’s Corporate Research Laboratory is a facility of over 200 scientists and engineers involved in fundamental and process-oriented research in diverse scientific disciplines related to ExxonMobil’s Upstream, Downstream, Chemicals, and Corporate sectors. The Laboratory features excellent support and analytical facilities, an international staff, and is strongly integrated with the external scientific community. Its location in pastoral western New Jersey provides excellent public schools and convenient access to New York City and Philadelphia. ExxonMobil offers an excellent working environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please submit your resume with cover letter to our website at www.exxonmobil.com/ex and apply to Polymer/Organic Chemist.

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Timothy D. Shaffer
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering
1545 Route 22
Annandale, NJ 08801

Office 908-730-2967
Mobile 908-797-4710
FAX 262-313-4780
t.d.shaffer@exxonmobil.com