Sr. Scientist; R&D

Executive Technical Recruiter at RGBSI (Zobility)

Job Location: 160 McLean Drive, Romeo, MI 48065

Position Type: Direct Hire

Education

Qualification:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science
• Master’s with 5+ years of product development experience
• Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Material Science, or related field with 10+ years of product development experience

Job Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience leading and mentoring research and development personnel toward the identification and development of new technologies in a business setting.
• Very adept at maintaining and improving safety requirements in the laboratory and work space.
• Versed in scientific methods, laboratory apparatus, and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and create new technologies in structural and/or environmental sealing polymeric materials and processes through a technically fundamental approach.
• Develop fundamental knowledge on the relationship of materials, processes, structures, and properties.
• Lead a set of R&D personnel to independently plan and execute research and development projects to explore new technologies, products, or modes of problem solutions.
• Provide mentorship to less-experienced associates.
• Generate and interpret data in context of problem resolution and effectively communicate findings and direction to other departments in the organization.
• 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 processes.
• Cultivate global collaboration in the internal and external scientific community.
• 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.
• Provide leadership to technicians and specialists.
• Very competent with self-directed work.
• Construction, maintenance, and safety responsibilities for laboratory workspace and equipment.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research and Manufacturing

Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance