Scientist (Polymer Chemistry)

Kelly Science is seeking a Scientist specializing in polymer chemistry to join a growing company located in Bruce Township, MI. Salary: $90,000/year + bonus potential Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Employment Type: Full Time; Direct Hire Summary As a Scientist, you will create new technologies and problem solve in structural and environmental sealing materials and processes through a technically fundamental approach. Job Responsibilities Include Develop innovative adhesive materials and processes using a strong technical approach to solve problems.Independently plan, run, and lead development and testing projects to create new products or improve existing technologies.Keep up-to-date and expand knowledge in key scientific areas such as physical, chemical, analytical, or formulation methods.Design and carry out experiments to better understand how current products and processes work.Collaborate with scientific colleagues and partners from around the world.Create and protect new ideas and inventions by supporting intellectual property and patent activities.Support patent activities through filing activities, patent surveillance, and defense of our intellectual property.Promote and ensure safety in both laboratory and office settings.May provide leadership to technicians and specialists. Qualifications PhD in chemistry, material science or a related scientific field strongly preferred.0-3 years of product development experience strong preferred. Strong background in polymer chemistry required.Must have strong communication skills and work well in a team setting. Interested? Please apply today for immediate consideration! As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Why Kelly® Science & Clinical? Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.