Materials scientist job description

The Measurement/Materials Scientist will be responsible for providing technical and project leadership in developing characterization techniques necessary for understanding the functional properties of ingredients and systems including proteins, fibers, starches, hydrocolloids. The Measurement/Materials Scientist will use expertise in measurement techniques, including rheology, microscopy, and data analysis and interpretation to enable product, process and formulation development.
Core Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth research and development to understand the structure/function relationship of materials in model and food systems Guide projects through knowledge of chemistry, structure and material interactions using measurement techniques, including rheology, microscopy, texture, etc. Utilize materials science expertise to develop and progress ideas for new product innovations and drive future business growth Partner with key development and technology functions (applications, sensory, process technology, chemistry, biotransformation) and the Go-To-Market functions (Regional Technical Service, IdeaLabs). Develop new data analysis, interpretation and visualization approaches.Identify and develop new and update existing measurement capabilities for characterization of food ingredients.Lead teams to implement new testing technology in Product Development and Manufacturing. Conduct troubleshooting of issues in testing and products with internal and external customers Keep up-to-date on advances in measurement systems through open sources Encourage and drive intellectual property Write reports and effectively communicate results to project teams and stakeholders Develop relationships and networks externally within professional organizations Supervise and develop junior staff

Qualified candidates will have:
PhD in Materials or Polymer Science or related field with 0 to 2+ years of relevant experience. Master's Degree with 3 to 5+ years relevant experience or Bachelor's Degree with 5 to 10+ years relevant experience also considered.Expertise in materials such as starch, fibers, proteins and their function as food ingredients is preferred Expertise in physical analysis techniques (e.g. rheology, texture) and microscopy techniques (CLSM, SEM, Brightfield) to elucidate structure-function relationships Understanding of materials, polymer, food science, interfacial science, emulsions, suspensions and relevant characterization techniques Knowledge of statistical design and using tools for data processing, analysis and visualization.Ability to effectively link disparate ideas to propose novel approaches Possess strong interpersonal and communication, both written and oral, skills to work in cross-functional teams and have the curiosity to learn from and work with others Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently and lead multifunctional teams Familiarity with method validation and measurement system assessment Excellent planning and organization skills, allowing for shifting priorities and helping others to operate with flexibility Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status.

Relocation Available:
Yes, Within Country

Avery Dennison is looking for a highly creative, collaborative and dynamic individual to provide insightful predictive capabilities using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) models to accelerate the development of novel products and processes. The position will be with the Materials Science and Characterization (MSC) Group, which primarily supports R&D activities globally at Avery Dennison's Mentor, OH location, chartered to provide fundamental mechanistic understanding and predictive insights into materials and processes, materials engineering, support and resolve technical problems from long term projects to urgent manufacturing and quality issues stemming from across Avery Dennison's global operations. Individuals with solid foundational understanding of materials, including but not limited to polymers, gels, and adhesives, with expertise in data science and machine learning, as applied to such materials, are encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Drive fundamental understanding and insights of complex materials and phenomena using various ML frameworks and algorithms.

● Integrate physics-based modeling (Molecular Dynamics, Dissipative Particle Dynamics, multi-scale simulations, mean field and continuum approaches) with ML to enable rapid discovery of process-structure-property relationships at different length scales with limited experimental data availability.

● Identify, conceptualize, design and execute applications of ML across a wide range of disciplines including processing, materials design, quality and laminate optimization (cost-out) etc. relevant to Avery Dennison.

● Proactively interact and collaborate with other Scientists within and outside of MSC to identify and generate data required from a variety of sources experimental, simulation and literature data for the efficient development of AI models.

● Use supervised/unsupervised learning approaches to characterize the physical-chemical phase space of mixtures that will aid in the development of improved formulations.

● Design, validate and implement high quality ML algorithms and guide the development of databases and model-ready data for materials discovery with emphasis on performance, validation and accuracy.

● Interpret data, create and curate applicable databases, write technical reports, and communicate research activities and results with other divisional scientists in a high quality, professional, and timely manner.

● Translate outcomes from models to provide highly practical insights and set new avenues for exploration in multidisciplinary teams of polymer chemists, application scientists, processing, and other simulation disciplines.

To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.

Materials development presents one of the greatest opportunities to innovate in 3D printing, unlocking new applications in different industries such as engineering, consumer, manufacturing, automotive and healthcare. Our materials science team works closely with product management, hardware and software teams to develop new materials that push the boundaries of what can be done with 3D printing.

If you are a scientist or engineer with experience in polymer development who's excited to break new ground in an industry that's moving at lightning speed, we want you as a Materials Scientist .

The Job:

• Conduct research and develop world-class materials for 3D printing from initial lab explorations to validation and commercialization
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to ensure new and existing materials print on our hardware seamlessly and reliably
• Design and perform experiments, and use the results to inform and develop materials performance improvements
• Partner with product management, hardware and software engineers to continuously improve our materials

You:

• A creative and resourceful problem-solver, balancing speed and scientific rigor in a dynamic environment
• Have solid understanding of the fundamentals of materials science and polymer development
• Passionate about testing and troubleshooting, not afraid to test hundreds of times
• Love to harness data; can design and conduct rigorous experiments to optimize materials
• Can work autonomously and take initiative to learn new skills to complete an objective
• Understand the value of good documentation
• Excited to collaborate with a diverse group of scientists and engineers
• B.S., M.S., or PhD in a relevant science or engineering field (all are welcome)

Bonus Skills (Optional):

• Experience developing materials for 3D printing, especially for SLA/DLP or SLS printers!
• 3D CAD modeling
• Programming skills (Python, Matlab, SQL, etc)

Our Perks:

• Flexible vacation
• Premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• Unlimited 3D prints

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.