Where is the R&D Manager – Polymers/Team leadership role at Zobility based?

This role is based in Romeo, MI.

What degree is required for the R&D Manager – Polymers/Team leadership role at Zobility?

The posting accepts the following combinations: BS + 6 years, MS + 3 years, PhD + 0 years.

How many years of experience does this R&D Manager – Polymers/Team leadership role require?

The posting calls for at least 6 years of relevant experience.

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R&D Manager – Polymers/Team leadership

Zobility · Romeo, MItoday

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Lead R&D on adhesive and sealing materials and processes, planning experiments, protecting IP and guiding technicians.

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Why it is interesting. Mix of hands-on adhesive and sealant development, IP creation and technician leadership.

Might not be for you. Posting is inconsistent: scientist title with manager scope, and repeated generic requirements.

Mostly at the benchDeep specialist Senior hires only Files patents regularlyWorks with universities

Heads-up: Mostly boilerplate text · The posting is light on detail

Core polymer roleCreate new technologies in structural and environmental sealing materials and adhesive materials and processes; formulation principles; chemistry or material science degree

Seniority: Manager
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 6+ yrs
Industry: Automotive
Role: R&D / Research

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Role details

Job Location: 160 McLean Drive Romeo MI 48065

Position Type: Direct Hire

Job Description

As a Scientist, you will create new technologies and problem solve in structural and environmental sealing materials and processes through a technically fundamental approach.

Education

BS with 6+ years of product development experience, MS with 3+ years of product development experience, or PhD in the sciences, typically in chemistry or material science

Requirements

Select skills in technical/scientific disciplines, as required.
Very adept at maintaining and improving safety requirements in the laboratory and workspace.
Versed in scientific methods and laboratory apparatus.
Select skills in technical/scientific disciplines, as required.
Versed in scientific methods, laboratory apparatus, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Create new technologies and problem solve in adhesive materials and processes through a technically fundamental approach.
Independently plan and lead execution of development and testing protocols to explore modes of problem solution or routes of new product or technology creation.
Maintain and expand expertise in a set of scientific areas, including physical, chemical, analytical, or formulation principles and methods.
Help develop mechanistic understanding of current products and process by determining appropriate experimental and research plans.
Cultivate global collaboration in the internal and external scientific community.
Develop and protect intellectual property.
Support patent activities through filing activities, patent surveillance, and defense of our intellectual property.
Serve as a champion of safety practices in the laboratory and office environments.
May provide leadership to technicians and specialists.
Very competent with self-directed work.
Construction, maintenance, and safety responsibilities for laboratory workspace and equipment.