Senior Scientist

Our client believes in understanding the organization’s underlying requirements, unique cultural and organizational characteristics, as well as learning about individual personalities and ambitions to successfully match jobs to candidates. This approach enables both talent and the organization to capitalize on each other’s strengths, fostering a healthy working atmosphere from the beginning. Their ability to customize our services allows us to offer solutions that meet your organization’s specific needs.

Job Summary:

• As an Innovation & IP Scientist, you will undergo six months of technical training to gain a deep understanding of glove production chemistry and science. You will work within the 
• R&D/Technical function, completing studies and trials under the guidance of senior technical colleagues. 
• These projects may involve contributing to new product development, overseeing the scaling of new products or technologies for commercial production, and conducting test 
• method development using analytical characterization techniques. 

Responsibilities:

• Explore and assess new innovative approaches for the company, focusing on emerging technologies, material chemistries, and engineering materials. 
• Collaborate closely with internal teams at production sites and external parties to identify and evaluate potential opportunities. 
• Evaluate the intellectual property landscape, determining the patentability of the company's inventions. 
• Conduct thorough prior art searches and provide IP alerts on relevant patent disclosures and publications in the industry. 
• Assist in scouting and developing partner relationships within the innovation space, including universities, start-ups, and research organizations. Translate cutting-edge technologies into tangible benefits for our manufacturing and product platforms.
• Support the management and execution of innovation and R&D projects, driving the development of new solutions, chemistries, and technical approaches. 
• Provide hands-on technical support and guidance as needed. Actively mentor junior R&D colleagues to foster their growth and development. 
• Collaborate with the R&D team in method development and the utilization of analytical characterization techniques. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of R&D processes and methodologies.

Requirements:

• Completed or ongoing PhD in Chemistry or Materials Sciences. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative products and solutions. Intellectual Property 
• (IP) experience is a plus. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to actively listen, think critically, and persuade effectively