Sr Polymer Scientist (Thermoplastics).
Senior Polymer Scientist St. Louis area
Company : Our client is a leading producer of polymer materials used in a wide variety of applications and highly regulated markets;
they are known for providing innovative solutions to these industries and top-quality products to their customers.
- Solid, stable ownership that is investing in growth and innovation.
- With multiple locations across the US, they are positioned today as an industry leader serving customers where quality, service, and innovation matter.
How they appreciate their team members :
- Providing a competitive base salary, incentives and solid benefits that include a great healthcare plan and generous 401k match.
- Limited bureaucracy that empowers its leaders with a strong culture and core values that drive individual contribution, teamwork, growth, and innovation.
This is a highly visible role within the organization responsible for leading R&D projects of custom formulated polymer materials and products.
The R&D Scientist will collaborate with customers and internal resources including sales, operations, and the lab personnel located in their state-of-the-art innovation center.
Location : St. Louis, MO in a thriving metropolitan area known for a world-renowned food and entertainment scene, low cost of living, and excellent access to top-tier education.
To be successful in this critical role :
You must be a hands on and creative Product Development professional motivated to provide innovative solutions for a wide variety of R&D challenges.
- Experience with developing custom formulations for thermoplastic materials.
- Plastic converting knowledge or experience is helpful.
- PhD preferred; minimum BS or MS in engineering, chemistry, polymer science, or another related field is required.