Research Scientist

1 month ago


Woodland, Mississippi, United States Kemira Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist to join our team at Kemira. As a Research Scientist, you will be responsible for developing and commercializing new barrier coating products that meet our customers' needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and commercialize new barrier coating products.
  • Develop application screening techniques to deliver representative results for customer-specific needs.
  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct laboratory tests to assess physical/chemical properties and performance of products in pulp and paper applications.
  • Assist in the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of specialized equipment designed for pulp and paper applications.
  • Design custom test procedures and identify or build custom equipment to test material and product attributes to validate features and benefits of new technologies.
  • Prepare and present written reports, publications, and presentations that are concise, clearly understood, and contain appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
  • Contribute to the business and R&D strategy development in the research areas of focus and propose new R&D projects to R&D and business leadership teams.
  • Actively manage and execute assigned work and propose new work plans.
  • Support planning project work in various areas.
  • Some travel (10-20%) to customer and/or manufacturing sites will be required.
  • Potential for field trial support.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry/Engineering with + 2 years industrial experience or
  • M.S. in Chemistry/Engineering with + 5 years industrial experience or
  • B.S. in Chemistry/Engineering with + 10 years industrial experience
Desired Skills and Experience
  • Thorough knowledge of Paper Coating and Converting Processes.
  • Proven track record of designing and developing barrier coating products with enhanced barrier performance to water, oil, grease, water vapor, oxygen.
  • Strong hands-on experience in coating formulation preparation and testing in the laboratory.
  • Strong background in Surface and Colloid Chemistry and DOE.
  • Knowledge of molded fiber or converting process is a plus.
  • Proven success contributing to larger assignments for complex projects while working with more experienced personnel.
  • Ability to work in a time-driven fashion, often with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to take initiative to address issues and proactively find solutions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in technical communication.
  • Must have a key focus on safety and the ability to work in a safe fashion unsupervised.
  • Good interpersonal skills - able to work in a multifunctional team environment.
  • Possess good Customer interaction skills.

Please apply with CV, cover letter, and salary expectation at WWW.KEMIRA.COM/CAREERS

Kemira is an equal opportunity employer. Kemira is a global chemicals company serving customers in water-intensive industries. We provide expertise, application know-how, and chemicals that improve our customers' product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on pulp & paper, oil & gas, and water treatment. In 2016, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 2.4 billion and 4,800 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.


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