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Research Associate II

Candidate Experience Site PolyglassDeerfield Beach🇺🇸United States

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SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationDeerfield Beach, United States
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointCompliance

Job description

Position Description: This position is responsible for independently testing and qualifying new raw materials, analyzing finished goods, and generating technical reports. The Research Associate II plays a key role in developing laboratory prototypes, supporting scale-up activities, and executing plant trial runs. This would apply to the membranes, formulations, and/or coatings technologies.

Responsibilities:

  • Leads the testing and trials of raw materials and finished products; generate and interpret technical data reports.

  • Supports New Product Development initiatives for product Improvements

  • Supports plant trial preparation and execution, scale-up evaluations, and performance benchmarking.

  • Uses intermediate analytical equipment including DMA, DSC, DSR, mixers, ovens, and conditioning chambers, as well as conducts troubleshooting and calibration.

  • Interfaces with cross-functional teams and external testing labs for code compliance and validation.

  • Maintains accurate documentation, assist in raw material evaluations, and suggest improvement opportunities.

  • Presents findings in meetings and contribute to technical discussions with Scientists and team leads.

  • Mentors technicians and ensure lab activities are aligned with safety and quality systems.

  • Partners with Product Management, Operations, Codes & Compliance, and Supply Chain to support R&D initiatives.

  • Follows safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards in compliance with company and regulatory policies.

  • Performs other duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science /Arts in Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering Polymer Science or related fields.

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in modified asphalt, underlayments and membranes systems for residential and or commercial industries.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience industrial experience in modified asphalt, underlayments and membranes systems for residential and or commercial industries.

  • Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

  • Must be open to travel 10%

  • PhD or Masters in Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related fields with minimum 1 year of industrial experience in modified asphalt, underlayments and membranes systems for residential and or commercial industries is preferred.

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