Phd/ Polymer Chemist/ Research Manager/ Scientist

Zobility; Romeo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility in Romeo, MI is seeking a Scientist to create new technologies and solve problems in structural and environmental sealing materials and processes. You will approach challenges with a technically fundamental mindset and advance laboratory work in safety-conscious settings.

The role requires advanced degrees in chemistry or materials science and experience in product development. You will independently plan experiments, lead development protocols, and collaborate with a global scientific

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in chemistry or materials science required, 3+–6+ years depending on degree.
• Experience with structural/environmental sealing materials and related processes preferred.
• Strong safety culture in lab and workplace.

Responsibilities

• Create new technologies and problem solve in adhesive materials and processes.
• Lead development and testing protocols to explore new products or technologies.
• Maintain and expand expertise in physical, chemical, analytical, or formulation principles.
• Develop mechanistic understanding of products and processes through experiments.
• Collaborate globally with internal and external scientific communities.
• Develop and protect intellectual property and support patent activities.
• Champion safety practices in lab and office environments.
• Potential to lead technicians and specialists.

Education

BS/MS/PhD in chemistry or materials science

Technical/scientific discipline selection as required

Laboratory safety compliance

Scientific methods and laboratory apparatus

Job description

Job Location: 160 McLean Drive Romeo MI 48065

Position Type: Direct Hire

Job Description:

• As a Scientist, you will create new technologies and problem solve in structural and environmental sealing materials and processes through a technically fundamental approach.

Education:

• BS with 6+ years of product development experience, MS with 3+ years of product development experience, or PhD in the sciences, typically in chemistry or material science

Requirements:

• Select skills in technical/scientific disciplines, as required.
• Very adept at maintaining and improving safety requirements in the laboratory and workspace.
• Versed in scientific methods and laboratory apparatus.
• Select skills in technical/scientific disciplines, as required.
• Versed in scientific methods, laboratory apparatus, and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Create new technologies and problem solve in adhesive materials and processes through a technically fundamental approach.
• Independently plan and lead execution of development and testing protocols to explore modes of problem solution or routes of new product or technology creation.
• Maintain and expand expertise in a set of scientific areas, including physical, chemical, analytical, or formulation principles and methods.
• Help develop mechanistic understanding of current products and process by determining appropriate experimental and research plans.
• Cultivate global collaboration in the internal and external scientific community.
• Develop and protect intellectual property.
• Support patent activities through filing activities, patent surveillance, and defense of our intellectual property.
• Serve as a champion of safety practices in the laboratory and office environments.
• May provide leadership to technicians and specialists.
• Very competent with self-directed work.
• Construction, maintenance, and safety responsibilities for laboratory workspace and equipment.