Product Development Scientist I

Job Description

Job Description

Company Profile

Promerus is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Bakelite, a pioneer in plastics with over 7,000 employees and $2B in annual sales. Promerus is involved in the development of a novel platform of polymers based on cyclic olefins that are polymerized using a propriety class of organometallic catalysts. Application areas include the semiconductor, optoelectronic and electronic packaging markets. Ongoing development and commercial activities with multiple Fortune 500 companies in the micro-electronics and semi-conductor industries is the primary business focus.

General Purpose:

Product Development: Contributes to the development of new materials and products that meet customer requirements.

Essential Functions:

 

Responsibilities that are requirements in order to perform the job:

• General:
  1. Demonstrates creativity in solving problems 
  2. Develops an area of expertise for which peers seek guidance
  3. Runs equipment
  4. Implements established safe work practices, provides expertise when participating in safety reviews
  5. Records experimental work accurately and maintains up-to-date records 
  6. Proactively seeks advice from internal/external resources for technical approaches and safe work practices
  7. Applies statistics with assistance/oversight to analyze data
  8. Contributes to the design & implementation of capital projects 
  9. Contributes to the development of new technologies
  10. Contributes to project status reports/presentations as appropriate
  11. Demonstrates commitment, dependability and respect with regular attendance and punctuality
• Product Development:

1. Participates in customer facing projects
2. Plans and conducts experiments to demonstrate new concepts
3. Delivers feasibility samples and pre-production prototypes for customer evaluation

Supportive Functions:

 

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of supportive functions based on business needs:

• Maintains good housekeeping and resolves any identified safety issues in all work areas
• Orders supplies needed to complete work processes
• Assists with waste disposal
• Maintains awareness of how the position supports the Quality Management System, and participates in quality related activities such as audits and quality improvement teams as necessary
• Participates in safety program activities and presentations
• Prepares materials for shipment to customers

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software
• Motivated and results oriented
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail and keen observation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain thorough, accurate records
• Ability to multitask
• Action oriented

Education/Experience Guidelines:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field
• 0-3 years of related experience
• Product Development:
  1. Experience with formulation development

Benefits

We offer a wide range of competitive benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans available on the date of hire
• Vacation, Personal and Holiday pay available on the date of hire
• Competitive wages
• 401 (K) with company match of 50% of the first 6% contributed
• A great work environment
• Primarily first shift; flexibility may be required based on project needs

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement

Sumitomo Bakelite North America Holding Inc., and all its affiliate companies, is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, familial status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.