Senior Product & Application Developer

Aurorium; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Aurorium in Denham Springs, Louisiana seeks a Senior Product & Application Developer to lead the development of innovative small molecules and polymers. This role involves direct customer engagement and hands-on laboratory work to translate market needs into technical solutions.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in polymers, and a master's or Ph.D. in a related field. Aurorium offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on laboratory experience developing new products.
• Demonstrated experience working with polymers including characterization.
• Experience working directly with external customers.
• Technical contacts within communities to foster learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new and modified small molecules and polymers.
• Translate customer requirements into technical work plans.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and communicate opportunities.
• Work directly with sales and marketing teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Innovation

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in chemical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Company Overview

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility, making the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high‑performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value‑added solutions.

Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure and specialty paper & packaging.

Aurorium is a Responsible Care® company and follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities.

The company’s global integrated supply chain offers customers product consistency, easy access, supply security and reasonable turnaround on delivery.

Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control and safety.

Role Overview

The Senior Product & Application Developer leads development of new and modified small molecules and polymers, develops technical value propositions, and works directly with customers to advance evaluations, trials and commercialization activities. The role combines hands‑on laboratory work with direct customer engagement to translate market needs into technical solutions.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Lead development of new and modified small molecules and polymers, including hands‑on laboratory work to advance development goals.
• Lead development of technical value propositions for the growth of existing products into new applications, including establishing end‑application claim support via targeted internal/external test methods and benchmarking.
• Explore, identify and understand customer needs and assist customers in applying and qualifying Aurorium products in their applications.
• Translate customer requirements into technical work plans and develop products as needed to achieve growth. Work directly with customers to advance evaluations, trials and commercialization activities.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and communicate opportunities to the team.
• Convert technical information into appropriate language and level for external and internal technical and commercial audiences – present material as required.
• Serve as a project manager and participate as a team member on market‑driven growth programs and customer‑specific projects.
• Become an active member of the global technology group and provide expertise, consultation and recommendations as assigned.
• Assist with developing intellectual property, including assessing technical landscape and commercial viability, maintaining technical records, writing invention disclosures and coordinating filings with patent counsel.
• Work directly with sales and marketing teams to develop solutions that provide customer value.
• Additional duties as needed and assigned.

Compliance

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and arrangements.
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near‑misses promptly.
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times.

Problem Solving and Innovation

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities.
• Participates in problem‑solving.
• Takes responsibility and ownership of own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business.
• Assists in the training, mentoring and assessment of other team members.
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance.

Education and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years hands‑on laboratory experience developing new products and/or applications involving at least one of the focus industry segments.
• Demonstrated experience working with polymers including characterization, structure‑property relationships and synthesis/modification.
• Experience working directly with external customers to solve customer problems and identify growth opportunities.
• Previous technical contacts within the industrial and professional society communities to foster learning and accelerate potential new business opportunities.

Experience

• M.S. or Ph.D. in chemical engineering, colloid and surface science, polymer science, chemistry, material science or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication, creativity and innovation along with project/program management and organizational skills.
• Capable of providing efficient customer service and technical support for sales and business development activities.
• Proficient in designing experiments, analyzing data and drawing conclusions based on results.
• Demonstrates a drive to continually learn and broaden knowledge across the organization.
• Capable of working in a cross‑functional organization with positive collaboration, team‑building skills and project leadership.
• Familiar with safe laboratory practices and chemical hygiene plans.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Core Values

• Credible – keeps their word, acts with integrity and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions.
• Outcome‑oriented – adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence to deliver results with real impact.
• Driven – passionate about delivering authentic, world‑class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness.
• Empowered accountability – empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard.

Benefits

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, disability status or genetic information, and will not be discriminated against based on any protected category.