Process Development Scientist

Qnity; Kingston; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity, based in Kingston, Ontario, seeks a Process Development Scientist with a Ph.D. to lead advanced polymer processing R&D and scale-up programs.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, design experiments, apply data science, and drive technology transfer from pilot to commercial production while collaborating with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field with substantial experience leading R&D projects.
• Proven high-impact research with publications or patents.
• Experience in chemical process development, scale-up, and optimization from pilot to commercial.
• Hands-on experience establishing and operating pilot facilities and designing experimental programs.
• Customer and stakeholder management, including proposals or business cases.
• Experience supporting commercialization activities, customer engagement, or technical sales.
• Strong data science techniques, including statistical analysis, modeling and data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Results-oriented mindset focusing on practical applications and commercialization.
• Experience mentoring junior researchers or staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary research team through all project stages to commercialization.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to develop new formulations and scalable processes.
• Apply data science: statistics, ML, and modeling to improve outcomes and efficiency.
• Investigate structure–property relations in polymers to meet performance criteria.
• Collaborate across disciplines and communicate openly to address challenges.
• Prepare and review patents, reports, and publications contributing to Qnity’s research.
• Drive innovation in material processing via experiments and modeling.

Skills

Leadership

Data science

Modeling

Scale-up

Polymers

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related field

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Qnity is seeking a Process Development Scientist with a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, with a strong technical track record, and a passion for leading innovative technical programs in a dynamic and evolving environment. We are looking for a highly engaged candidate who can combine deep technical expertise with the ability to lead, inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is recognized for delivering outstanding results and an exceptional customer experience, while building strong partnerships with clients and stakeholders. Beyond technical excellence, this individual brings strategic thinking and business awareness, identifying opportunities to advance technology, create value, and shape the future direction of our organization. This role will provide leadership for groundbreaking research initiatives, technology development programs, and cross-functional collaborations that support Qnity's long-term growth, innovation, and strategic objectives. We are seeking a leader who not only solves today's most complex technical challenges but also helps define tomorrow's opportunities for our customers, our business, and our industry.

Job Description

• Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary research team through all stages of project development, from idea conception to technology transfer and commercialization.


• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to investigate and develop new product formulations, and commercial scale processes.


• Employ data science techniques, including statistical analysis, machine learning, and modeling, to enhance research outcomes and improve process efficiencies.


• Investigate structure-property relationships in polymers to develop innovative materials that meet specific performance criteria.


• Collaborate with stakeholders across various disciplines and maintain open communication to address technical challenges effectively.


• Author and review technical documentation, including patents, reports, and publications, contributing to Qnity’s body of research.


• Drive innovation in material processing methods and techniques, employing both experimental and modeling approaches.

What You Will Bring

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, deep chemistry or chemical engineering expertise, and the ability to foster collaboration across technical and business teams. Flexibility and adaptability are essential as projects evolve and new opportunities emerge.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related field, with substantial experience leading research and development projects.


• Proven track record of high-impact research, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and contributions to patents.


• Demonstrated experience in chemical process development, scale-up, and optimization, including translation from pilot-scale work to commercial implementation.


• Hands-on experience establishing and operating pilot facilities and designing experimental programs to support commercial-scale chemical processes.


• Strong customer and stakeholder management skills, including experience preparing technical proposals, funding applications, or business cases.


• Experience supporting commercialization activities, customer engagement, or technical sales.


• Strong expertise in data science techniques, including statistical analysis, modeling, and interpretation of experimental data.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.


• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on advancing technologies toward practical application and commercialization.


• Experience mentoring junior researchers or staff.

Examples Of Preferred Attributes And Experience

• Familiarity with advanced process control technologies, modeling software, and data-driven process optimization.


• Experience with particle technology, including industry-relevant characterization, classification, and processing methods.


• Knowledge of ISO quality assurance standards and relevant safety procedures.


• Experience with polymer processing, polyurethane technologies, or related materials systems.


• Experience translating bench-scale formulations into scalable or continuous manufacturing processes.


• Pilot-scale scale-up experience, particularly in web handling, film casting, coating, or roll-to-roll manufacturing.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• Required: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related field


• Additional certifications in leadership or management-related fields may be regarded favorably.

What We Offer You

Providing an agile culture and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment. Our people enjoy competitive compensation packages and a fun, personal, collaborative and safe working environment. We value equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equality and diversity.

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

This posting is for an existing vacancy

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process

The Pay range for this role is $80,150.00 - $125,950.00 Annual

How Base Pay is Determined:

Qnity has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.