4+ years r&d or application development experience
Strong technical depth in polymer science
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Cabot Corporation is seeking a Scientist with expertise in polymer science and plastic processing to lead research projects and develop innovative solutions for applications in various industries. The candidate should possess strong analytical skills and experience in applying data science and machine learning to material development.
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Job Summary
The role involves conducting independent research to deliver solutions for technical and commercial problems in plastic materials and applications.
Candidates must possess advanced knowledge in polymer science and the ability to apply data science and machine learning to accelerate materials development.
The position requires formulating hypotheses, designing statistically sound experiments, and providing guidance to junior employees while ensuring safety compliance.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Cabot Corporation is seeking a Scientist with expertise in polymer science and plastic processing to lead research projects and develop innovative solutions for applications in various industries. The candidate should possess strong analytical skills and experience in applying data science and machine learning to material development.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
PhD in Polymer Science or Materials Science
4+ years R&D or application development experience
Strong technical depth in polymer science
Experience with experimental design and DOE
Ability to synthesize data into actionable information
Nice-to-have
Working knowledge of machine learning in R&D
Comfort working with incomplete data
Customer facing activities participation
Patent literature analysis skills
Mentoring junior team members
Key Requirements
PhD in Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related discipline
Master's Degree plus 4+ years relevant R&D experience
Experience applying data science or machine learning in industrial settings