Eastman · 1 day ago
Application Development Scientist
Kingsport, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEastman is a global specialty materials company focused on enhancing quality of life through innovative products. They are seeking an Application Development Scientist to support the Application Development Team in the Durables and Eyewear Market, translating customer needs into technical requirements and driving new business through application development experiments and customer trials.
Advanced MaterialsChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Participate in, align with, and influence Eastman’s market segment team’s (Application Development, Marketing, Sales, Technical Service, Product Management) strategy
Support market-facing Stage-Gate projects and support technical activities at customers within the market segment
Develop industry-specific expertise across applications, conversion technologies and incumbent product offerings
Identify and document industry- and customer-specific unmet needs and define product fitness-for-use criteria
Translate voice of the customer into Critical to Quality (CTQ) metrics to drive product selection
Review and assess customer specific CTQs within and across markets to drive material innovations
Promote a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to customers and partner with Product Development to deliver solutions that address market needs
Design and execute application-specific experiments to gain fundamental insights and address customer-specific needs
Facilitate customer trials and evaluations to validate solutions
Create and protect innovative solutions through patent applications
Communicate technical findings clearly through written documentation and oral presentations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in Polymer Science/Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
Bachelor's Degree and 10 or more years of experience in industry or Ph.D. or Master's degree and 5 or more years of experience in the industry
Understanding of structure-property and processing relationships of thermoplastic polymers
Demonstrated creativity and a desire to solve challenging and complex problems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present key messages within Eastman and to external customers
20% Travel is required for this position
Preferred
A Ph.D. or Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.
Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.
Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.
Company
Eastman
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Stephanie Yeap
APEX ERG Global Co-Chair & Co-Founder
Ruben Rietveld
Segment CFO
Recent News
2025-10-03
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