Lead Research Associate, Inkjet – Billerica, MA Onsite

About the role

The Lead Research Associate will join the Inkjet R&D team and contribute to the growth of our business in the rapidly expanding industrial inkjet market. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who is eager to grow their technical expertise, expand their impact, and develop into a strong individual contributor.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with scientists and engineers on complex experiments, using independent judgment on tools, techniques and processes to execute activities.
• Executes activities with some independence, troubleshooting issues in a timely manner and driving the resolution of problems.
• Prepares logistics, materials and equipment.
• Executes various chemical and physical laboratory tests involving synthesis, processing, characterization and related troubleshooting with attention to observations and learning.
• Clearly documents work in e-notebook.
• Designs and conducts experiments on existing high-throughput, robotics/automated equipment.
• Generates and organizes data; responsible for data analysis, understanding and interpretation of results.
• Creates and updates safety documentation for their work area.
• Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.

Requirements

• Education & Experience Requirements:
• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or relevant fields plus lab or plant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or relevant fields with 2+ years of related working experience (i.e. hands-on chemical engineering, chemistry, material sciences, etc).
• Associates’ degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or relevant fields with 4+ years of related working experience (i.e. hands-on chemical engineering, chemistry, material sciences, etc).

Qualifications

• Understanding and passion for any of the following topics would be ideal:
• Scale-up of products and processes at lab and pilot scales.
• Practical experience with equipment installation, modification, and automation.
• Experience with pigment dispersion, milling, or grinding processes.
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages to support data analytics, workflow automation, and advanced process control.
• Strong understanding of laboratory equipment, procedures, methods and safety practices.
• Knowledge in relevant technical discipline and keep current with state of art in relevant technology.
• Hands on experience and interest in working with process equipment at lab and pilot scale.
• Knowledge of process safety (hazard assessment, etc.) and capable to ensure safe operation.
• Solid knowledge of statistics as used in data generation, interpretation, and presentations.
• Strong analytical, observation and problem-solving skills. Ability to draw conclusions from experimental work. Ability to classify and organize data in a logical and orderly way as well as plan work to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Communication & Presentation Skills. Ability to effectively engage in verbal and written communications that are timely, concise, clear, and relevant while delivering with empathy.
• Collaborative attitude and inter-personal skills; willing to share information and resources with peers.

Skills

• Understanding and passion for any of the following topics would be ideal:
• Scale-up of products and processes at lab and pilot scales.
• Practical experience with equipment installation, modification, and automation.
• Experience with pigment dispersion, milling, or grinding processes.
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages to support data analytics, workflow automation, and advanced process control.
• Strong understanding of laboratory equipment, procedures, methods and safety practices.
• Knowledge in relevant technical discipline and keep current with state of art in relevant technology.
• Hands on experience and interest in working with process equipment at lab and pilot scale.
• Knowledge of process safety (hazard assessment, etc.) and capable to ensure safe operation.
• Solid knowledge of statistics as used in data generation, interpretation, and presentations.
• Strong analytical, observation and problem-solving skills. Ability to draw conclusions from experimental work. Ability to classify and organize data in a logical and orderly way as well as plan work to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Communication & Presentation Skills. Ability to effectively engage in verbal and written communications that are timely, concise, clear, and relevant while delivering with empathy.
• Collaborative attitude and inter-personal skills; willing to share information and resources with peers.

Benefits

Realizing we function better together than individually, Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees’ and applicants’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law. Cabot is committed to supporting and maintaining a safe and environmentally focused working environment. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment in every position.

Pay

The pay range for this role is from $70,400 to $96,800. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skill, qualifications, experience and location.

Schedule

This role is based at the Billerica, MA location and is onsite 5 days a week.