Job Title:

Lead Scientist - Industrial Coating Additives

Summary:

Join a dynamic, cross-functional team driving innovation in the global industrial coatings and automotive coatings market. As Lead Scientist, you will spearhead the development of cutting-edge silicone and silane-based additives and resins, transforming complex challenges into scalable solutions. Leveraging deep expertise in structure-property relationships, you’ll formulate technical hypotheses, design and validate breakthrough formulations, and optimize performance for commercial success. This role is pivotal in advancing next-generation coating technologies through a rigorous, iterative product development cycle—from concept to launch.

Please note that this role requires on-site presence five days per week, Monday through Friday.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop high-performance additives and resins for industrial and automotive coatings formulators.
• Create technologies using innovative chemistries based on Silicone/Silane or hybrid materials, offering a differentiated value proposition for the coatings market.
• Evaluate target performance properties in intended applications and understand structure-property relationships to optimize products.
• Manage multiple projects effectively, ensuring clear alignment of goals, objectives, and deliverables with business and market needs.
• Collaborate efficiently with a cross-functional team, including Technology, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing.

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

• Masters or Ph.D. in chemistry or chemical engineering.
• R&D experience in industrial coatings/automotive coatings chemistries and formulations (minimum 5 years after PhD or 8 years after Masters).
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn relevant skills quickly and constantly improve.
• Have passion, enthusiasm, and positive attitude.

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What We Offer:

Base Pay Range: $132,000 - $193,600

The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution

Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.

At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.

• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.

• Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

• Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.

• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.

• 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.

• 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.

• Student debt pay-off program.

• Professional development programs and courses.

• Wellness programs and financial education.

Refer to the Hiring Process tabon our Careers page for a detailed description of the physical job requirements and location details for candidates considering relocation.

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