Senior Research Scientist Job

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$110,000 to $130,000” per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

 

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. 
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 
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Located at the Armstrong World Industries headquarters in Lancaster, PA, the Sr. Research Scientist (Wood) – Research & Development will be responsible to lead product development and new product research efforts for wood and wood composite systems. This individual will be responsible for generating high-value product ideas, de-risking technical solutions, and supporting commercialization efforts that align with strategic business needs. The role collaborates closely with various teams within the AWI organization, including R&D, marketing, sales, manufacturing, and external industry organizations to bring innovative, code-compliant, and installation-ready solutions to market.

 

What’s in it for you?

• Lead the development of advanced wood and composite products with a focus on sustainability, performance, and code compliance, from ideation through commercialization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across R&D, marketing, manufacturing, sales, and industry organizations to bring impactful solutions to market.
• Contribute to intellectual property development, influence industry standards, and mentor junior scientists in a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

 

What will you do?

• Drive development of differentiated wood and wood-composite products from ideation through commercialization.
• Assess technical and commercial viability of product ideas; develop business cases and de-risk technologies for successful scale-up.
• Lead or contribute to the development of new materials, constructions, and coatings aligned with sustainability and performance goals.
• Ensure new product designs are compatible with commercial construction practices, code requirements, and installation realities.
• Incorporate feedback from field installation and customer use into continuous improvement of system designs.
• Collaborate with architects, specifiers, and technical sales teams to ensure product adoption through effective specification strategies.
• Support internal and third-party testing, certification, and validation aligned with ASTM, NFPA, UL, IBC, and other applicable standards.