Senior Scientist

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem‑solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high‑tech industries – we’re a tight‑knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting‑edge technology possible. We value forward‑thinking challengers, boundary‑pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all.

Qnity is seeking a Principal Investigator with a doctorate in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field along with a strong research record and a desire to lead innovative research projects. This position involves oversight of groundbreaking research initiatives, technology development, and facilitating collaboration within multi‑disciplinary teams to advance our strategic goals.

• Lead and mentor a multi‑disciplinary research team through all stages of project development, from idea conception to technology transfer and commercialization.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to investigate and develop new product formulations and processes.
• Employ data science techniques, including statistical analysis, machine learning, and modeling, to enhance research outcomes and improve process efficiencies.
• Investigate structure‑property relationships in polymers to develop innovative materials that meet specific performance criteria.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various disciplines and maintain open communication to address technical challenges effectively.
• Author and review technical documentation, including patents, reports, and publications, contributing to Qnity’s body of research.
• Drive innovation in material processing methods and techniques, employing both experimental and modeling approaches.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, an extensive educational background in chemistry/chemical engineering, and the ability to cultivate a collaborative environment. Flexibility and adaptability are essential as projects evolve and new opportunities arise.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with substantial experience in leading research and development projects.
• Proven track record of high‑impact research, including publications in peer‑reviewed journals and contributions to patents.
• Demonstrated experience in chemical process development, scale‑up, and optimization, with competencies in data science and statistical analysis.
• Strong expertise in data science techniques, including data analysis, statistical modeling, and the use of software such as Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, necessary for effective teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience mentoring junior researchers or staff.

• Familiarity with advanced process control technologies, modeling software and data science.
• A results‑oriented mentality with an emphasis on sustainability and commercialization of technology.
• Knowledge of ISO quality assurance standards and relevant safety procedures.
• Experience in integrating data science with experimental design to predict outcomes, and optimize processes.

• Required:
  
  A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in leadership or management‑related fields may be regarded favorably.

Providing an agile culture and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment. Our people enjoy competitive compensation packages and a fun, personal, collaborative and safe working environment. We value equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equality and…