Sr Advanced R&D Engr/Scientist
Solstice Advanced Materials · Buffalo
The Senior Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist leads research, development, and technical service activities focused on blowing agent technologies for polyurethane foam insulation applications. This role provides technical leadership, drives innovation, and partners with commercial teams to support customer solutions and business growth. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to development of polyurethane insulation materials and expand advanced material technologies in the market.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical service, product development, and growth initiatives in polyurethane foam insulation applications
- Serve as a subject matter expert in polyurethane foam formulation, processing, and blowing agent technologies
- Design, execute, and interpret experiments related to polyurethane raw materials, formulations, and processing conditions
- Evaluate blowing agents and foam systems, including physical testing and performance analysis
- Translate complex technical data into clear, actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders
- Partner with commercial teams to identify new application opportunities and support business development
- Conduct voice-of-customer (VOC) interviews to understand customer needs and define product value propositions
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for testing, processing, and equipment use
- Supervise laboratory-scale foam preparation using hand-mix and foam machine techniques
- Supervise technicians and support cross-functional collaboration across R&D and commercial teams
Physical & Safety Requirements
- Ability to travel (30%) in US and International
- Ability to lift and handle materials up to 35 lbs
- Capability to handle and dispense materials from 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums
- Comfortable working with a range of chemicals, including isocyanates, polyols, solvents, and blowing agents including Non-TSCA materials
- Commitment to safe laboratory practices and active participation in safety programs
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including:
- Safety shoes
- Safety glasses and chemical goggles
- Respiratory protection
About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.
As a Sr Advanced R&D Engr/Scientist here at Solstice, you will drive innovation, develop cutting-edge technologies, and lead advanced research initiatives to enhance aerospace safety, efficiency, and reliability. You will report directly to our Sr Fellow, and you’ll work out of our Buffalo, NY location.
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