Researcher

Nouryon; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Nouryon is seeking a Researcher in the United States (Massachusetts) to develop, formulate, and evaluate innovative coating technologies supporting growth and RD&I strategies. You will design and analyze data, translate findings for RD&I, marketing, and commercial teams, and identify opportunities to improve formulations and testing.

In a collaborative environment, you will advance projects from concept to commercialization, delivering value-driven solutions to customers and the coatings

Qualifications

• MS in materials engineering, polymer engineering, or ChemE.
• Bachelor’s in related field with 3+ years experience in paints/coatings.

Responsibilities

• Support RD&I projects and provide technical support to customers.
• Prepare and evaluate Paint, Adhesive, Building & Construction formulations.
• Capture results in reports and presentations.
• Plan and evaluate new products against benchmarks.
• Align lab testing with customer practices in the Americas.
• Travel to other sites and customers as needed.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical communication

Customer focus

Drive for results

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

English communication

Record keeping

Education

MS in materials engineering

MS in polymer engineering

ChemE background

BSc in materials engineering

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Researcher At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

In your future role as a Researcher, you will be responsible for developing, formulating, and evaluating innovative coating technologies that support Nouryon’s growth and innovation objectives. This role involves designing and analyzing technical data, and translating findings into actionable recommendations for R&D, marketing, and commercial teams. The researcher will identify opportunities to improve formulation methodologies, application testing, and product performance while contributing to the development of new technologies aligned with Nouryon’s Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) strategy. Working in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment, the scientist will play a key role in advancing innovation projects from concept through commercialization and delivering value‑driven solutions to customers and the coatings industry.

Key Objectives/Principal Accountabilities

• Active participation in RD&I projects, technical support activities for customers and internal continuous improvement activities
• Preparation and evaluation of Paint, Adhesive, Building and Construction (B&C) formulations using polymers, surfactants, and other additives
• Capturing the results in reports and presentations
• Participate in planning and carrying out evaluation of new products and comparing these to benchmarks

The position responsibilities include:

• Knowledge of basic ingredients (binders, pigments, polymers and other additives) for Paint, Adhesive, Building and Construction (B&C) formulations
• Basic formulation knowledge in aforementioned areas
• Testing of additives in aforementioned areas
• Use, improve, and implement new methodologies and tools to link test data to consumer attributes in above market areas
• Delivering results for small to large sized and/or complex projects on time, with Project Management skills a plus
• Participate in planning and preparation of sales and marketing materials
• Stay up to date with development in paint and B&C applications and testing equipment
• Be responsible for maintenance and calibration of equipment
• Align lab testing procedures with those used by customers in the Americas
• Responsible for ordering raw materials and lab equipment
• Be prepared to travel to other sites and occasionally to customers
• Active participation in technical training for salespeople and distributors
• Act as an instructor for new employees on how to prepare and evaluate paint and B&C formulations
• Multi-tasking, organizational, and communication skills (written and presentation)
• Collaboration internally with R&D teams (synthesis, analytical and applications), marketing, technical service, and manufacturing groups, and externally with customers to fulfill product needs within targeted markets

We believe you bring

MS or MS materials engineering, polymer engineering, ChemE. chemistryor related scientific discipline or Bachelor’s degree in materials engineering, polymer engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering or related scientific discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial experience in paints, coatings industry. 3-5 years in Paints and Coatings. Problem solving, technical communication, customer focus, drive for results, timely decision making, teamwork& interpersonal effectiveness, creativity & Innovation in a fast-paced R&D environment. Willing to perform hands‑on lab work; proactive, independent and results‑oriented, ability to communicate effectively within technical & business networks and collaborate in a global team; good knowledge of written and spoken English; basic knowledge of key raw materials used in paints, coatings formulations, including binders, pigments, polymers, surfactants, dispersants and other additives; testing of additives in aforementioned areas; ability to maintain and calibrate equipment; lab notebook and record keeping. Able to set-up, plan, execute, analyze, interpret and report experiments Keeps current on uses and improves relevant research methods in the field, ensures retention of knowledge through research reports and ensures other team members stay current Participates in projects and ensure executing and delivery using own area of expertise Understands, develops and comments on technical strategy in own area Prepares and presents information for customer activities as appropriate Maintains and promotes a safe work environment. End results are zero or minimum safety incidents and a clean, orderly working environment.

Compensation Information

The hiring salary range for this position ranges from $76,500.00 to $109,300.00, although individuals may eventually progress through the pay scale in this role up to $142,100.00. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role as well as the individuals’ qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications. Hired applicant will be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees (and their families) will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive paid time off and the mandated company holidays throughout the calendar year.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• 401k
• paid time off
• company holidays

Referral Program

We encourage you as a valued Nouryon employee to share talents from your network to help us to bring in new talent through our new Employee Referral Program! Bringing new, skilled people with a great mindset is beneficial for both you and Nouryon. All info you need to make a referral is here. Join us in growing Nouryon!

AboutNouryon

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.

Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.