Polyventive · 1 day ago
Applied Surfactant & Polymer R&D Scientist
Calhoun, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPolyventive is focused on innovative product development and is seeking an Applied Surfactant & Polymer R&D Scientist. This role involves designing and executing syntheses and analyses for product development, contributing to new product introductions, and mentoring R&D and QC technicians while ensuring compliance and safety in the laboratory.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Design and execute syntheses and analyses for routine and developmental products at the direction of the Technical Director, commercial team, and senior leadership (SLT)
Perform literature searches to inform and accelerate new product development within Polyventive’s Technology Department
Contribute both individually and on teams; create clear technical documentation
Own scale-up: prepare lab-made products for pilot and full manufacturing, carrying responsibility from project start through plant scale-up while growing toward technical leadership
Provide on-call technical and plant support; lead or participate in meetings for new product introductions and MOC’s
Maintain an organized, safe laboratory; set the standard for housekeeping and compliance
Direct and mentor R&D and QC technicians as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/training
3+ years' experience in surfactant and polymer synthesis/formulation/structure–activity relationships spanning at least two sectors: textiles, HI&I, O&G, adhesives, or coatings
3+ years with FTIR, GCMS, HPLC
Excellent computer proficiency and strong interpersonal and communication skills
Company
Polyventive
Polyventive is a leading North American manufacturer of specialty chemical solutions for the HI&I, Water Treatment, Personal Care, ETC
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephen Cronin
CFO & CIO
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