Sr. Research Associate

Cabot’s Carbon and Silica Technologies R&D team is looking for a dynamic and driven Sr. Research Associate to help shape the future of Coatings applications! As a key contributor to our innovation engine, you’ll dive into the development of next-generation additives—carbon black and silica-based—that enhance performance, sustainability, and functionality in coatings applications. This is your chance to work hands-onac in the lab, exploring new ideas, developing coating applications understanding, testing bold hypotheses, and turning concepts into commercial breakthroughs. You’ll work under moderate supervision, but your contributions will be anything but ordinary. You’ll also have the opportunity to share your expertise, and grow as a leader in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Why Cabot?

• Be part of a global leader in specialty chemicals and performance materials.
  
• Work on high-impact projects that drive innovation in industries worldwide.
• Collaborate with passionate scientists and engineers in a supportive, inclusive culture.

If you're ready to make your mark in materials science and specialty chemicals for coatings, we want to hear from you!

• Works closely with scientists and engineers to develop new products, formulations, applications understanding, and conducts standard and non-standard laboratory procedures and tests.
  
• Follows experimental plan as set by project leader.
  
• Executes various chemical and physical laboratory experiments involving performance testing of existing products and preparation and characterization of new materials with attention to observations and learning. Clearly documents work in electronic notebook.
  
• Generates, organizes and provides data analysis using statistics with basic interpretation of results.
  
• Responsible for organizing and communicating data in a clear and understandable way. Presents collected experimental data at the Project Team meetings.
  
• Assists in the training of others in areas of testing, compliance, equipment, and safety requirements.
  
• Adheres to all intellectual property standards throughout area of responsibility.
• Owns the coatings applications development laboratory. Maintains work area in compliance with safety rules and regulations. Purchases chemicals, supplies, and small lab equipment.
• Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements. Creates and updates safety documentation for their work area. Participates in safety-focused activities seeking out opportunities to advance our safety culture.
  
• Strictly follows and complies with all SH&E procedures, standards and regulations and constantly strives for Excellence in the fields of sustainability and Safety, Health and preservation of the Environment.
• Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.

• Good knowledge of basic principles of chemistry (e.g., polymer chemistry). Strong understanding of chemical laboratory terminology, equipment, procedures and safety practices.
  
• Basic knowledge of statistics as used in data generation, interpretation, and presentations.
  
• Strong analytical, observation and problem-solving skills. Ability to draw conclusions from experimental work. Ability to classify and organize data in a logical and orderly way as well as plan work to ensure timely completion of assignments.
  
• Some prior experience with coatings is a major plus (automotive, industrial, architectural, coatings used in electronic industry etc.)

Education/Experience:

• Secondary degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience, OR
• Associates degree in technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of related experience, OR
  
• Post-secondary degree (Bachelor’s/University) in a technical discipline (preferably in the fields of Chemistry, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering); 1+ year of related experience.

How We’ll Support Your Success:

• Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing meaningful work.
  
• Growth – Great training, peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, position, and compensation.
  
• Meaningful Work that is Valued – Additives for the growing energy market segment are necessary for success.  The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner energy future.  It is a satisfying feeling to know you can make a difference by making a positive impact.
  
• Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits.
  
• Feedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
  
• Support – You are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.

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