Description

Since MonoSol’s founding in 1953, our business is helping people and the planet.

With the power of water-soluble technology and our brilliant team of chemists, engineers and innovators, we create safer, simpler and more sustainable solutions for a range of industries.

We constantly challenge our employees and customers to rethink what’s possible. Our technology has already revolutionized product categories like detergents, healthcare and agriculture. Our recent technological advancements enable us to tackle packaging waste issues.

Although MonoSol has expanded across the globe, we take pride in maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit from when we began with just one facility in Northwest Indiana. A lot has changed since 1953, but we’ve never lost the heart of close-knit, nimble and inventive company. We believe in each other, what we do and our power to do good for the world.

DESCRIPTION

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to lead and build competencies and capabilities in models and methods contributing to a global sustainability initiative aimed at developing sustainable solutions.

In this role the candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the vision for the newly created Models and Methods team in the fields of Analytical Science, Computational Science, and Application Development. This position will be in Chicago (link shown below) and report to the R&D Vice President.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, prioritize, develop and establish new platform capabilities, including building digitization and automation of MonoSol’s innovation engine, developing model based product and process design capabilities, strengthening of analytical and application development capabilities and expertise.
• Collaborate locally and globally with fellow scientists, engineers, operations, sales, and marketing team members on technology, product and process as well as model development projects.
• Leverage external sources of innovation, including Kuraray’s R&D capabilities, to develop technologies, methods, and models for new products and processes.
• Provide coaching, and guidance regarding project tasks to other engineers, designers, technicians and associates.
• Requires a flexible work style and travel as necessary to perform assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• M.S or Ph.D. in Material Science, Polymer Engineering, Analytical Science, or Computational Science is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in R&D leadership roles
• Experience in digitalization, data science and/or application development in a material science industry
• Strong team-oriented professional with good interpersonal skills who is hands-on with a high energy approach to work leveraging analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively, and frequently (oral and written) both to senior management, customers and associates.
• Knowledge of statistical and modeling software 
• Experience with polymer formulations, including experimental design, data analysis, structure-property relationships, and the development of models and methods to improve product formulations.

CLOSING

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this position. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. MonoSol, LLC reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

DISCLAIMER

As part of MonoSol, LLC’s employment process, finalist candidates will be required to complete a physical, drug/alcohol test and background check prior to commencing employment. MonoSol, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

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