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Junior Scientist - R&D

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Location: Windsor, CT, United States
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Description

Description:
Our Junior Scientist supports Mativ’s Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions Function.  This individual will work closely with our Research and Development, and Engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have the attitude, initiative, and excellent interpersonal skills to support Mativ’s collaborative, high-achievement culture. This position is based in Windsor, CT, and reports to the R&D Manager.
 responsibilities:
  • The principal responsibility is to prepare and test custom designed samples and developmental products in accordance with customer and/or market requirements.
  • Prepare standard and custom designed product samples, obtaining raw materials from inventory, i.e. wet adhesives, release liners, solvents, special adhesives, etc.  and send samples of laboratory prepared potential new products to customers.
  • Perform standard and specialized tests, i.e. testing for peel adhesion, adhesive shear strength, tack, etc. on Mativ and competitive materials.  Interpret test results and makes recommendations to supervisor and R&D team members.
  • Lead/support team efforts toward new process and product validation projects, i.e. cost reductions, forced raw material changes, etc.
  • Work in a manner compliant with relevant design control, project planning, and reporting procedures and documentation.
  • Prepare pilot or production trial documentation, assist Engineering Team in trial execution and subsequent testing of trial materials.   
  • Implements quality and statistical tools as part of the new product development or product validation processes.
  • Work with suppliers of raw materials to qualify their submissions for potential use in existing or new products.
  • Assist engineering staff with process development as new products are scaled up to manufacturing or legacy products are improved upon.
  • Coordinate with other departments as necessary (operations, quality assurance, procurement, etc.)
  • Train new lab personnel on lab procedures and test methods
  • Responsible for set up and operation of various pieces of testing equipment.
qualifications:
Required
  • The ideal applicant will have the confidence to work in a manufacturing environment, with internal clients who are dedicated professionals.
  •  Associate Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or minimum of 8 years of experience in product development field
  • Project management skills, ability to deliver to schedule.
  • Proficient using MS Office
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • The ability to work in a dynamic and fluid production environment.
  • The ability to work with minimal supervision.
Preferred
  • Methodical, rigorous, persistent
  • Highly organized, diligent, structured.
Competencies
  • Delivery to schedule and quality objectives.
  • The ability to work with key stakeholders - their feedback will be the primary measure.
  • Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.
What we offer
As a Mativ employee, you’ll have access to a variety of benefit programs designed to help you no matter your stage of life.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
  • Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
  • Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
  • Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
  • Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance
ABOUT MATIV
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company makes material impacts on the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.
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