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Research Scientist
Hexion Inc.pMDI Research Scientist at Hexion, leading high-impact laboratory research for polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate technologies in wood applications.
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Hard Skills
pMDI resin systemsformulation sciencestatistical analysisdesign of experimentsartificial intelligencemachine learningmaterial characterizationperformance testingadhesive performancereactive resin research
Soft Skills
cross-functional collaborationtechnical supportdata interpretationproblem-solvingcommunication
Tools & Technologies
analytical testing methodsthermal testing methodsrheological testing methodsmicroscopymechanical testing methods
Certifications & Qualifications
Ph.D. in Polymer SciencePh.D. in Polymer ChemistryPh.D. in Materials SciencePh.D. in Chemical EngineeringPh.D. in Wood ScienceM.S. in related technical discipline
Industry Keywords
wood composite applicationsOSBMDFparticleboardisocyanatepolyurethanestructure-property relationshipsprocess optimizationscale-upplant trials
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead laboratory research on pMDI resin systems, including neat resin, aqueous suspensions, emulsions, and related binder technologies for wood composite applications such as OSB, MDF, particleboard, and adjacent materials.
- Design and execute experiments that link formulation, processing, and substrate variables to adhesive performance, including moisture, press time, resin loading, viscosity, emulsion stability, penetration behavior, and wood-furnish characteristics.
- Integrate artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics with laboratory research to generate predictive models that optimize bond performance, process efficiency, raw-material usage, and total cost in wood-mill operations.
- Develop structure-property-process understanding for pMDI systems using analytical, thermal, rheological, microscopy, and mechanical testing methods.
- Interpret laboratory and pilot data to define performance windows, identify root causes, and uncover opportunities for product and process optimization.
- Translate research findings into practical recommendations for scale-up, plant trials, manufacturing implementation, and customer-facing technical support.
- Partner cross-functionally with R&D, process engineering, manufacturing, commercial teams, and external stakeholders to align innovation priorities with business strategy and mill-performance goals.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Wood Science, Data-Enabled Materials Research, or a closely related technical discipline; or M.S. with significant directly relevant industrial research experience.
- 10+ years of experience in polymer, adhesive, isocyanate, polyurethane, or related reactive resin research and development.
- Demonstrated expertise in structure-property relationships, formulation science, laboratory experimentation, and translating data into practical product and process insight.
- Experience applying statistical analysis, design of experiments, modeling, and/or artificial intelligence tools to research, development, or manufacturing optimization problems.
- Hands-on experience with material characterization and performance testing relevant to reactive resin systems.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
- 401(k) matching