Uponor · 2 days ago
Senior Research Scientist
Apple Valley, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $169K/yr
7+ years expUponor is a forward-thinking leader in water solutions, committed to sustainable living environments. The Senior Research Scientist will plan and conduct research in polymeric materials for pipe development and manage projects within cross-functional teams.
Building MaterialCommercialIndustrialManufacturingWater
Responsibilities
Plans, conducts research and/or development work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary cross-functional team
Project Management/leadership with ability to collaborate with teams within US and Europe both internally and externally (University/Independent Labs)
Ability to identify technologies of value and communicate effectively to peers and upper management the pros and cons
Prepares reports and communicates results and interpretation in a timely and effective manner
Seeks out opportunities to contribute to the business success through proactive involvement in team initiatives
Qualification
Required
Requires a minimum of Ph.D. in Polymer Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry or equivalent
At least 7-10+ years of related experience
Extensive post work experience in polymer industry
Preferred
Knowledge in extrusion technology/manufacturing and/or pipe development
Experience in Stage Gate Process/Technology Gates
Benefits
Best-in-class health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
160 hours paid time off (combination of PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time accruals- MN Based Employees)
401k match up to 4%, fully vested on day one of enrollment
Company
Uponor
Uponor is a provider of plumbing and indoor climate systems .
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$62.5MKey Investors
Aliaxis Group
2023-04-24Post Ipo Equity
2018-09-05Private Equity· $62.5M
2000-01-28IPO
Leadership Team
Jennifer Hauschildt
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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