Job Description

Job Description:

Huntsman currently has an immediate opening for a dynamic individual with proven capability as a Product Development Scientist for the Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Division located at our technical center in Derry, New Hampshire.

Essential responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

* Development of new products and formulations for thermoplastic polyurethanes applications with emphasis on film and sheet extrusion grades.
* Work with business teams and/or customers to identify and commercialize new products and technology.
* Collaborate with TPU technical groups located in Europe and Asia on projects that are part of the global development strategy.
* Utilize advanced chemical knowledge, data, modeling, and statistical tools to solve technical challenges and develop structure-performance relationships.
* Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal (sales and marketing) and external customers when required.
* Support our manufacturing facility in Ringwood in process continuous improvement activities and scale up of new products.
* Stay current with the state of the art in TPU chemistry, test methods and processing techniques through literature search, participation in technical conferences, trade shows or other industry related activities.
* Participate actively in site EHS activities and maintain and promote a safe working environment in both the laboratory and in the field.

General Responsibilities:

* Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
* Assists other employees in accomplishment of Huntsman company goals.
* Participates in and completes company-required training programs.
* Participates in Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.

Education:

* Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Chemical/Plastics Engineering, or Material Science discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of technical experience in the polymer/plastics industry is highly desirable.
* Alternatively, a MS/PhD in Materials or Polymer Science with relevant industry experience is strongly preferred

Specific Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

* Solid background in polymer science and polymer structure-property relationship.
* Experience and knowledge in polyurethane chemistry and formulation development. Prior experience in TPU is a plus, but not required.
* Hands on experience in polymer synthesis, polymer characterization techniques such as thermal analysis, rheology and mechanical testing.
* Ability to conduct, plan, execute and communicate laboratory development plans and testing results.
* Knowledge of experimental design and statistical data analysis.
* Project management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
* Excellent verbal and written skills and team-work orientation to be displayed both internally and externally with customers.
* Team player.
* Ability to travel as needed (Up to 20%).

*Sponsorship now or in the future is not approved for this role.*

Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us!

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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