Senior R&D Scientist - Eugene/Springfield

Company Overview

 

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials.  Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.  

What We Offer

 

At Hexion, we prioritize providing progressive, inclusive, and competitive benefits that acknowledge the valuable contributions made by our associates while enhancing their overall well-being and promoting a healthy work-life balance. 

 

• Five percent 401k Match 
• Employee Incentive Program 
• 3 Weeks’ Vacation to start 
• Health Savings Account 
• Healthcare, Vision, and Dental Insurance 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• 16 Hours paid volunteering time 
• & More! 

Position Overview

 

This opportunity is based out of the Eugene/Springfield area: This lively area in the Pacific Northwest is renowned for its natural beauty, thriving arts and culture scene, and innovative spirit.

 

The Hexion R&D Group is a dynamic team dedicated to providing customers with innovative and sustainable solutions complementing Hexion’s Forest Product portfolio. This group is seeking a Senior R&D Scientist to lead research and development projects that support and grow the business by finding the most efficient ways of converting forest resources into useful products for consumers by exploring the physical, biological, and chemical properties of wood and the methods used in growing, processing, and using it. 

 

The Senior R&D Scientist position is focused on developing new products and increasing technical understanding, enabling successful commercial offerings that meet or exceed customer expectations. This position will lead and participate in technical research programs that investigate feasibility, define the value proposition, understand the competitive landscape, develop required technical competency, and deliver differentiated technical offerings necessary to successfully compete in a variety of end use markets. The technical research programs range from new idea generation all the way to commercialization and global deployment of the new technology. 

 

The Senior R&D Scientist will also become a subject matter expert on related programs and a resource for the business and manufacturing team for fundamental understanding of the chemistry, processing, and use of the solution. 

This position will report to the R&D North America Director and will work closely with the global technology organization, including application development and technical teams, and the commercial and manufacturing teams.

Job Responsibilities

 

• Lead and participate on technical product development for markets that compliment Hexion’s product portfolio, creating and testing new product concepts, and translating new technology to manufacturing. 
• Work with cross-functional product marketing and commercialization teams and assist with manufacturing challenges as needed. 
• Coordinate work activities and track progress, identify and overcome issues, identify needed resources, drive progress, and ensure that projects deliver against program milestones. 
• Develop programs to find the most efficient ways of converting forest resources into useful products for consumers by exploring the physical, biological, and chemical properties of wood and the methods used in growing, processing, and using it. 
• Provide guidance to associate investigators to perform laboratory experiments and assist in development of lab staff. 
• Organize activities and workflow including setting and meeting deadlines. 
• Be personally involved in laboratory work and understand fundamentals of laboratory operations. 
• Develop intellectual property for key innovations
• Clearly communicate results to internal stakeholders and customers in both oral and written format. Document progress and learnings in technical reports and laboratory notebooks.

What you need to be successful:

 

Qualifications

• We are seeking an initiative-taking, innovative, independent, and results-focused team-player with an ability to develop a deep understanding of the forest product industry and adjacent industries and u