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    Senior Research Scientist - Parsippany, United States - GAF

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    Job Description:

    Introduction:
    At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other.

    No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community.

    Under this roof, we don't back down from hard work- we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are


    Summary:


    We are looking for a Research Scientist who will work in materials and product development for exterior waterproofing applications on commercial and residential roofs.

    Their primary role will be to improve existing core products and develop new products to meet customers evolving needs.

    The successful candidate will be a well-rounded Materials Scientist/Polymer Scientist with skills and knowledge in both bulk and surface science of polymeric materials.

    This includes experience in evaluating, characterizing, and developing coatings/adhesives.


    This position also requires detailed knowledge of rheology and polymer technologies especially as applied to the development of thick film or membrane composites.

    The product development approach is expected to advance a fundamental understanding of materials and composite behavior.

    The Research Scientist will also work closely with other external technical groups as well as Marketing, Operations, and Sales to identify new opportunities for innovation in GAF products.


    Essential Duties:

    • Initiating, and collaboratively planning and conducting, waterproofing system development projects from inception through commercialization.
    • Identifying new product, process, and raw materials development opportunities for waterproofing systems, components, and accessories
    • Improving/developing advanced characterization and analytical techniques to understand product performance, with a focus on product failure mode analysis and fundamental understanding of material behavior.
    • Leveraging design of experiment techniques to plan and perform testing and conduct trials in the laboratory and production phase of product development
    • Using statistical methods, scientific and engineering principles, and computer modeling to analyze and interpret experimental data and help make data-based technical decisions.
    • Leading and executing plant trials that validate the performance of new product constructions.
    • Fabricating product prototypes and conducting field evaluations
    • Employing creativity to solve open-ended problems while assuring precision in experiments, as well as sound decision-making.
    • Distilling high-level theoretical concepts into practical, useful product platforms, features and innovations.
    • Work with internal and external test organizations and suppliers to ensure certification analysis and testing are effectively accomplished.

    Under This Roof, We Require

    • Minimum MS in Material or Polymer Science/Polymer Chemistry - Ph.
    D. preferred coupled with 7-10 years' product development experience in flexible polymer film composites, thick film, and or waterproofing applications.


    Under This Roof, We Also Value

    • Strong knowledge of material property testing and characterization. Experience with DMA, TMA, mechanical testing, DSC, TGA, XRD, FTIR, SEM, GPC, and Rheometry equipment.
    • Experience with the design of polymer-modified compounds for durable, exterior applications.
    • Knowledge of colloid and surface chemistry, emulsions, dispersions, and surfactants.
    • Working knowledge in engineering mechanics, heat and mass transfer, and composites failure mode analysis.
    • Experience championing technical projectsdemonstrated strengths in leading, teaching, coaching, and mentoring others.
    • Demonstrated ability to take a product concept from the laboratory to the plant and ultimately to commercialization.
    • "Hands-on" experience in a working lab setting, preferably with full-scale process experience.
    • Familiarity with film, coating, and web converting operations preferred.
    • Experience with asphalt chemistry/rheology is a plus.

    How We Protect What Matters Most

    • We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
    • Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
    • Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
    • Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence.
    • Professional growth and development are very important to us We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
    • We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
    GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

    If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

    We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.

    We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers.

    We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

    If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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    With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America.

    As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

    Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital's roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

    GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems.

    Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.



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