Lead Scientist - Industrial Coating Additives

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Job Title Lead Scientist - Industrial Coating Additives

Summary Join a dynamic, cross-functional team driving innovation in the global industrial coatings and automotive coatings market. As Lead Scientist, you will spearhead the development of cutting-edge silicone and silane-based additives and resins, transforming complex challenges into scalable solutions. Leveraging deep expertise in structure-property relationships, you’ll formulate technical hypotheses, design and validate breakthrough formulations, and optimize performance for commercial success.

This role is pivotal in advancing next-generation coating technologies through a rigorous, iterative product development cycle—from concept to launch.

Please note that this role requires on-site presence five days per week, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities Include • Develop high-performance additives and resins for industrial and automotive coatings formulators. • Create technologies using innovative chemistries based on Silicone/Silane or hybrid materials, offering a differentiated value proposition for the coatings market. • Evaluate target performance properties in intended applications and understand structure-property relationships to optimize products.

• Manage multiple projects effectively, ensuring clear alignment of goals, objectives, and deliverables with business and market needs. • Collaborate efficiently with a cross-functional team, including Technology, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing.

Qualifications The following are *required* for the role • Masters or Ph.D. in chemistry or chemical engineering. • R&D experience in industrial coatings/automotive coatings chemistries and formulations (minimum 5 years after PhD or 8 years after Masters). • Team player with good interpersonal skills. • Ability to learn relevant skills quickly and constantly improve. • Have passion, enthusiasm, and positive attitude.

What We Offer

Base Pay Range: $132,000 - $193,600

*The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply!

#BePartoftheSolution* *Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. * At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.

• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage. • Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement. • Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.

• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets. • 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.

• 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service. • Student debt pay-off program. • Professional development programs and courses.

• Wellness programs and financial education.

Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description of the physical job requirements and location details for candidates considering relocation.

About Us Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future.

Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.