Advanced ScientistCorvallis, OR or Hawkinsville, GA

Location

Corvallis, OR | United States

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Leads research and development activities linked to new product and process development initiatives using established mathematical and scientific techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead product and process development projects:
• Work directly with customers (fiber users) and Division Sales & Marketing to develop and commercialize new products for existing markets identified by the division.
• Develop expertise in appropriate materials technology, as necessary to plan, execute and evaluate laboratory and machine-based trial programs, using the Design of Experiments methodology.
• Use appropriate DFSS/DFM tools and InnoHVision stage-gating process for development projects.
• Work with manufacturing, purchasing and technology on Margin Improvement Programs (MIPs).
• Benchmark competitor grades and technologies.
• Patent novel inventions.
• Able to run a patent search for education, FTO or prior art purposes and work with Legal Counsel on the filing of I.P.
• Interface internally and externally.
• Develop introductory relationships with customers and vendors.
• Provide technical guidance to management, divisions, customers and manufacturing on new and modified product development efforts.
• Communicate plans and results effectively.
• Organize and coordinate trials for new product and new process technologies. Strong interaction with operation process team required.
• Influence scientists, managers and operation at multiple locations.
• May supervise laboratory technicians to achieve product development objectives and develop technician’s technical and personal skill base to maximum potential.
• Provide technical reports and presentations to internal and external project stakeholders, including contributions to Insight (knowledge management system).
• Understand the relevant end use application.
• Assist Division Sales and Marketing with technical service in the selection of existing grades capable of meeting stated technical and processing requirements.
• Keep abreast of relevant industry, applications and materials technology trends through literature, seminars and market contact.
• Be knowledgeable about test methods used to determine physical characteristics of the material as well as its performance in the end use application.
• Drive the development of new & novel test methods that more effectively quantify the performance of our media in the end application
• Carry out functions that must comply with ITAR standards, therefore must be a U.S. Citizen or holder of Green card (if applicable).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical or mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science plus three years relevant work experience OR MS degree in Chemistry, Chemical or mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science plus two years relevant work experience OR D. in Chemistry, Chemical or mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science.

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