MonoSol, A Kuraray Company · 3 months ago
Staff Materials Scientist
Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expMonoSol, A Kuraray Company is a global leader in water-soluble film technology, and they are seeking a Staff Materials Scientist to join their Core New Product Development team. This role focuses on formulation development and product innovation for water-soluble packaging solutions, leading cross-functional teams and translating experimental results into commercializable products.
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Responsibilities
Lead formulation projects through MonoSol’s stage-gate innovation framework, from concept to commercialization
Partner with customer R&D teams to define requirements, co-develop solutions, and validate product performance
Design and execute experiments to explore film formulation, structure–property relationships and converting processes
Apply advanced data analysis and modeling tools (Python, JMP, MATLAB) to interpret complex results and accelerate development
Guide cross-functional teams in evaluating new materials and processes, ensuring technical rigor and alignment with customer needs
Communicate technical results and recommendations effectively to internal leadership and customer stakeholders
Mentor and coach junior scientists, strengthening MonoSol’s innovation capability
Stay current with external trends in materials, packaging, and sustainability to inform innovation strategy
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. (preferred) or M.S. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
5–10 years of experience in formulation and product development, with proven success in translating lab concepts into commercial solutions
Strong understanding of polymer chemistry and film structure–property relationships as applied to product design
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, manage customer relationships, and balance technical and commercial objectives
Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation for mechanical and performance testing
Proficiency with statistical and computational analysis tools (Python, JMP, MATLAB)
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Creative, curious, and team-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Benefits
Yearly incentive compensation bonus
Profit sharing bonus when eligible
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurances
Short term disability
Long term disability
Accidental death and dismemberment
Term life insurance
Voluntary term life insurance
Transit flexible spending account (if applicable)
Employee assistance program
Identity theft protection
401k
Paid time off (vacation and sick days)
Company
MonoSol, A Kuraray Company
Since MonoSol’s founding in 1953, our business is helping people and the planet.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-05-22Acquired
Recent News
2025-05-07
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