Sr. Scientist; Elastomer - Polymer - Rubber - Materials

Qnity Semiconductor Technologies business has an exciting and challenging open position as a Research Investigator for Kalrez® specialty parts. From chip manufacturing, chemical processing to oil and gas/renewable energy applications, the Kalrez business has the world leading portfolio of specialty sealing parts, engineered with cutting-edge Qnity proprietary perfluoroelastomer technologies to provide the most reliable and effective sealing solutions for extremely challenging and mission-critical applications.

We are seeking a PhD-level polymer or materials scientist responsible for developing proprietary perfluoroelastomer formulations and process technologies, optimizing structure-property-performance relationships, and translating customer needs into new specialty sealing products for semiconductor and demanding industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert in elastomers, new rubber compound formulations, and composites based on elastomeric materials, providing guidance on material selection, performance optimization, and application-specific solutions.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with customers, R&D, product development, manufacturing, and engineering teams to understand complex technical challenges, align priorities, and drive innovative material solutions from concept through commercialization.
• Provide research into specific applications such as improved quality of existing products, more cost-effective manufacturing processes, a new product line or new area of business.
• Deliver the technology and process capability needed to operate, maintain and improve manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with the business and manufacturing teams to define process technology direction and programs to the business.
• Perform theoretical and experimental scientific and technological investigation directed toward the acquisition of new knowledge
• Prepare comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results, including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses leading to patent disclosure or technical and/or scientific advancement
• Conduct technical presentations/seminars at customer/partner meetings to promote Kalrez® application as needed.
• Participate various institute and industry association conferences to connect with technical resources.
• Lead and/or contribute to multiple projects to develop solutions, drive business adoption of technology and meet customer needs.
• In global technology network, drive or support the launch of new material/application technology, aligned with global projects.
• Solves complex problems independently; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Required Education,

Experience and Qualifications:

• A minimum of PhD in Applied Chemistry, Material Science, Polymer Science or related science background is required. Elastomeric experience is a plus.
• Ability to understand and define customer needs, to plan and conduct performance evaluation, and to drive new product/application development to meet customer needs.
• Exhibit broad technical interests for diversified market and applications including semiconductor and industrials.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Compliant with safety guidelines, business ethics and internal control processes