Research Associate

Momentive; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Company paid life and disability

Counseling support & care resources

Paid time off & holidays

401k with match

Educational reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Momentive is recruiting a Research Associate for its on-site Specialty Additive Business in Pearl River, NY. You will develop new technical solutions for Plastics, Adhesive & Sealant applications and collaborate with senior scientists on focused projects.

The role requires lab experience in chemical/materials environments, knowledge of safety practices, and the ability to communicate results clearly to cross-functional teams. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's or master's in chemical engineering, chemistry or materials science & engineering.
• Experience conducting lab experiments in chemical/materials labs.
• Knowledge of chemical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior scientists and engineers on projects.
• Execute focused projects and manage multiple tasks.
• Prepare and test Plastics, Adhesive & Sealant samples with guidance.
• Analyze results and communicate them clearly to the project team.
• Maintain lab operations, inventory, and ISO calibration.
• Prepare samples for shipping and interfacing with cross-functional teams.
• Travel up to 10% domestically.

Skills

Lab experiments

Safety practices

Chemistry knowledge

Materials science

Education

Bachelors/Masters in chemical engineering, chemistry or materials science

Tools

Instron

FTIR

Titration

Viscometers

Job description

Summary

This is a full-time on site, research associate position in Momentive’s Specialty Additive Business for developing new technical solutions for Plastics, Adhesive & Sealant applications.

Job Title

Research Associate

Summary

This is a full-time on site, research associate position in Momentive’s Specialty Additive Business for developing new technical solutions for Plastics, Adhesive & Sealant applications.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities Include

• Work closely with other senior scientists and engineers in the team
• Execute focused project, and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Carry out lab experiments with guidance from senior scientists or immediate supervisors to prepare and test Plastics, Adhesive & Sealant samples
• Analyze, summarize and communicate verbally as well as written experimental results to project team in simple and clear manner
• Lab operation and maintenance, including chemical inventory, lap supplies, and equipment ISO calibration
• Experimental sample preparation, shipping and receiving
• Communicate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, sales, process technology or production teams
• Occasional interfacing with external customers or participating
• Travel up to 10% domestically

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science & engineering
• Experience conducting laboratory experiments in a chemical, materials science, or related laboratory environment
• Knowledge of chemical and laboratory safety practices

Preferred:

• Experience with plastics processing.
• Experience with adhesive formulation.
• Experience with sealant formulation.
• Knowledge of chemistry and material structure-property relationships.
• Experience using mechanical testing equipment, such as Instron.
• Experience using FTIR.
• Experience performing titration.
• Experience using viscometers or viscosity measurement equipment

What We Offer

Base Pay Range: $35 - $51

The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography.

• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
• Company paid life and disability coverage.
• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
• Paid time off plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
• 401k savings plan with employer match and additional employer contribution.
• Educational reimbursement program, where applicable.
• Professional development courses.
• Wellness programs and financial education.

Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description on the physical job requirements.

About Us

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.