Senior Scientist

Job Category: Research & Development – TIC

Requisition Number: SENIO
001624

• Posted:
  December 19, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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The Senior Scientist is responsible for leading and conducting scientific research including generating ideas, designing experiments, collecting, and interpreting data, and providing strategic insights to ensure that NGC maintains leadership in the building products market. They will play a key role in the identification and improvement of current processes and products as well as introduction and scale-up of new products/technologies that would be valuable to NGC.

The incumbent shall work closely with the manufacturing team, vendors, and other allied partners to provide detailed analysis of existing products with a focus on performance improvement and sustainability. The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and adherence to NGC core values during daily work is imperative.

• Generate, lead, and conduct impactful research that expands the existing technology envelope.
• Plan and design scientifically rigorous experiments;
  Collect, analyze, and interpret data providing conclusions, highlighting risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Contribute to innovation and development of new products, technologies, laboratory techniques and test methods and foster information sharing.
• Develop and/or adapt test methods to quantify physical properties of new or existing products. Supervise witnessed test programs and edit the reports for technical accuracy.
• Collaborate with various functions across the organization to achieve project objectives.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and scientific literature;
  Establish a detailed knowledge of competitive products and systems, their performance characteristics, and strength and weaknesses compared to NGC.
• Effectively communicate technical activities, results, guidance, and support (both verbally and in writing) to all levels within the company and outside the company when required.
• Lead and mentor junior staff by providing training and supporting their professional development.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements.

• Minimum MS or equivalent education in relevant disciplines such as chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering. Advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial setting; advanced degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Proven track record of successful research and developing new products/technologies.
• Demonstrated creativity, analytical, technical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Must have can‑do attitude with a willingness to roll up sleeves to get the job done.
• Must be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written, including formal presentation skills.
• A willing team player with the leadership skills necessary to focus on objectives and complete assignments on time.
• A willingness to travel as much as 40% of the time.

Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of $ to $, or higher depending on education and experience.

Relocation assistance eligible.

• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Retirement Account
• Fertility Services
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness Program with medical premium incentives

-Interested / Qualified candidates, please apply online

-No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please

-Employment ready applicants only

National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, Pro Form® and Perma

BASE® brands. The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond®, Pro Form® and Perma

BASE® product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925.

For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry’s best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future® one project at a time.

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