DESCRIPTION:

 

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

·       Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports  

·       Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy   

·       Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint  

·       Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

 

WHY AVIENT:

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

 

At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.  In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

 

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace.  Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.

 

Job Summary

An incredible opportunity to join a growing team! This position will be responsible for developing new products for the company's key growth areas. The position will be responsible for conducting industry and product trend research, studies, and trials, reporting findindings to both Technology and Business Managers. This position will work closely with other R&D Engineers and technical resources to successfully create new products.

 

Essential Functions

·       Key part of a team that develops FR formulations.

·       Actively participates in materials testing to facilitate scale up to production.

·       Contributes to product platform development through application of statistical experimental design, product testing, and data analysis.

·       Reports results and communicates recommendations.

·       Develops with guidance, products adhering to customer specifications, quality, and operational goals and standards.

·       Lead and participate in manufacturing trials.

·       Supports marketing and sales through development of product and application data.

Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or a closely related field is required. A Master's degree is preferred. Experience and knowledge with polymer chemistry and composite materials. Understanding of ingorganic and organic chemistry. Chemistry lab experience is preferred. 0-2 years of relevent technical experience is preferred.

 

Additional Qualifications

Must demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work independently. Must have excellent research, technical writing, and analytical skills. Must be able to drive engagement and work across multiple functions within the organization. Must be able to demonstrate situational adaptability and resiliency in obtaining results. Must be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholdrs. Ability to use Microsoft Office Products.

 

Competencies

·       Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self.  Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business.  These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally handle up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Requires use of safety equipment as dictated by work area. Work is inside and typical noise level fluctuates from moderate to loud. Repetitively exposed to moving mechanical parts or airborne particles. Occasionally exposed to vibration. May occasionally perform tasks involving toxic or caustic chemicals, and operate instruemtns that pose a risk of electrical shock.

 

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

 Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization. Security includes physical security and cyber security.

 

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace.  Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.