Polymer Scientist

Position Overview

Location: Flexible (Initially work to be carried out in Springfield, OR until Dublin, OH lab opens in 2027)

Job Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and optimize water-soluble polymers to meet targeted performance criteria
• Establish structure–property relationships to improve dispersion efficiency, slump retention, and cement compatibility across diverse formulations
• Plan and execute experimental programs to support new product development, line extensions, and cost/performance optimization
• Evaluate polymer performance in cementitious systems in collaboration with application development teams
• Utilize analytical techniques (GPC/SEC, NMR, FTIR, rheology, etc.) to characterize polymers and guide development decisions
• Partner with process development and manufacturing teams to support scale-up, process robustness, and commercialization efforts
• Engage with technical service and commercial teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into R&D solutions
• Maintain detailed documentation, prepare technical reports, and communicate results to cross-functional stakeholders
• Monitor competitive technologies, patents, and industry trends in construction chemicals and specialty polymers

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in polymer synthesis and characterization (industrial or academic)
• Strong understanding of water-soluble polymers, dispersants, or surfactant systems
• Broad polymer synthesis and compounding experience with condensation and free-radical/chain-transfer polymerizations; knowledge of polymer interactions with inorganic oxides or silicates is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to design experiments, analyze data, and solve complex technical problems including the use of AI assistants to accelerate development
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction chemicals, particularly superplasticizers, concrete admixtures or general knowledge of cement chemistry, hydration behavior, and rheology of cementitious systems
• Interest or experience in sustainable materials, including technologies supporting low-carbon cement systems

Company Overview

Hexion is entering a bold new chapter, and we’re looking for talented scientists, engineers, and innovators to be part of it. With our newly announced expansion of the research and development headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, we’re creating high-impact roles that will shape the future of sustainable materials, advanced chemistry, and AI-driven manufacturing. (Learn more about our expansion here: Hexion Selects Columbus Region for Global R&D Center ) At Hexion, you won’t just work on products—you’ll build real-world solutions that power industries and make a global impact. Hexion is a place where curiosity is rewarded, innovation is constant, and the possibilities are endless. If you’re looking for a career that challenges you, inspires you, and puts you at the forefront of what’s next, we encourage you to apply today and join us in building the future. Anything is possible when you imagine everything.