R&D Scientist

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and prioritize multiple R&D projects from concept through completion
• Develop new products and improve existing products to meet customer and business requirements
• Prepare and oversee developmental chemistry, product formulations, and laboratory testing
• Review and analyze testing results to determine product performance, feasibility, and improvement opportunities
• Manage R&D project documentation, including testing data, reports, formulations, specifications, and project updates
• Support the creation, protection, and documentation of new intellectual property for the business
• Provide technical guidance and support to laboratory personnel, product innovation teams, sales engineers, and manufacturing teams
• Interface with customers on technical projects, product trials, testing requirements, and product development opportunities
• Support technical sales initiatives through sample testing, product recommendations, and customer-facing technical discussions
• Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing to support scale-up, troubleshooting, and process optimization
• Lead or support root cause analysis investigations related to product performance, quality issues, or manufacturing concerns
• Develop a strong understanding of all active R&D projects, product platforms, and technical capabilities
• Prepare and deliver formal and informal presentations to management, customers, and internal teams
• Ensure R&D activities follow company safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory expectations
• Mentor, train, and support team members involved in laboratory testing and product development activities

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in R&D, product development, chemical manufacturing, filtration, or materials science environment
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or project management experience preferred
• Strong understanding of laboratory testing, developmental chemistry, materials science, filtration, and chemical analysis
• Experience managing multiple technical projects with competing priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and technical troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, documentation, and project management skills
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to internal teams, leadership, and customers
• Ability to work independently while also leading and supporting cross-functional teams