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This role is responsible for developing deep molecular-level understanding and translating it into robust, scalable process solutions that improve manufacturing performance, product quality, and cost competitiveness.\nSecondary responsibilities include new product development (NPD) and commercialization aligned with business strategy, with a strong emphasis on accelerating research cycles through advanced data analytics and AI-enabled experimentation.\nCore Responsibilities\n1. Polymer Chemistry Leadership (Primary Focus)\nLead design and execution of polyamide synthesis reactions, including batch and continuous polymerization systems.\nDevelop deep understanding of structure–property relationships to tailor polymer performance for target applications.\nApply advanced analytical techniques (e.g., rheology, DSC, GPC, IR, NMR) to characterize materials and guide decision-making.\nDrive innovation in polymer modification, copolymerization, and additive incorporation to enable differentiated products.\nServe as subject matter expert in polyamide chemistry, organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry across the organization.\n2. Process Technology & Scale-Up (Primary Focus)\nLead development and optimization of polymerization and downstream processing technologies (extrusion, compounding, molding).\nTranslate laboratory discoveries into pilot and commercial-scale processes, ensuring consistency, yield, and cost efficiency.\nProvide technical leadership in process modeling, troubleshooting, and process improvement initiatives.\nPartner with plant, engineering, and production teams to:\nImprove conversion efficiency, throughput, and energy intensity\nResolve process limitations and variability\nEnable reliable and repeatable manufacturing performance\nApply statistical tools (Six Sigma, DOE) to drive process robustness and variability reduction.\n3. AI-Enabled Experimental Design & Research Acceleration (Key Differentiator)\nLeverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools to:\nDesign optimized Designs of Experiments (DOE)\nIdentify critical variables and interactions faster than traditional approaches\nPredict polymer properties and process outcomes\nDevelop and deploy data-driven experimentation frameworks to reduce research cycle time and increase success rates.\nIntegrate experimental data, process data, and analytical results into predictive models that guide decision-making.\nContinuously improve R&D efficiency through:\nAutomated data analysis workflows\nDigital lab tools and experiment tracking systems\nDemonstrated history of using advanced analytics or AI methods to accelerate root cause analysis and experimental iteration cycles (aligned with structured DOE approaches observed internally).\n4. New Product Development & Commercialization (Secondary Focus)\nLead development of new nylon materials and applications, from concept through commercialization.\nPartner with marketing, commercial, and customer teams to translate voice-of-customer (VOC) into technical solutions.\nDrive Stage-Gate execution for NPD projects, including:\nFeasibility studies\nPilot validation\nScale-up and commercialization\nDeliver differentiated products aligned with market needs and profitability targets.\n5. Technical Leadership & Collaboration\nLead cross-functional teams across R&D, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, and Commercial organizations.\nMentor and develop scientists and engineers in polymer science and process technology disciplines.\nServe as a technical advisor for complex problem solving, including customer issues and plant challenges.\nContribute to intellectual property development, including patents and trade secrets.\nBasic Qualifications\nPh.D. (preferred) or Master’s degree in Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.\n5+ years of experience in polymer R&D, with emphasis on polyamide (nylon) systems.\nDemonstrated experience in:\nPolymer synthesis and characterization\nProcess development and scale-up\nCommercialization of new materials\nPreferred Qualifications\nDeep expertise in polyamide chemistry and polymerization processes.\nExperience with polymer processing technologies (extrusion, compounding, molding).\nProven track record of leading successful R&D projects and delivering commercial outcomes.\nExperience integrating AI/ML, advanced analytics, or digital tools into R&D workflows.\nSix Sigma or statistical modeling experience for DOE and process optimization.\nStrong communication and leadership skills with ability to influence stakeholders.\nSuccess Profile\nThe ideal candidate will:\nLead with polymer chemistry depth and process technology rigor\nTranslate science into scalable, reliable manufacturing solutions\nUse AI-driven experimentation to accelerate innovation cycles\nDeliver measurable business impact through both process improvements and new product commercialization\n\nThe base salary range for this role is: $95,000 to $142,600 annually.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5189,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"phd","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Manufacturing","Supply Chain"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-01T20:38:45Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":6,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.229,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":73,"expected_fill_days":24,"reasons":["conf:2","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-10-10T05:45:15Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":142600,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/advansix-rd-engineer-scientist","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/advansix-rd-engineer-scientist.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-12T03:48:41Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":6023,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-13T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1803921},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1803921"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fadvansix-rd-engineer-scientist"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fadvansix-rd-engineer-scientist"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fadvansix-rd-engineer-scientist"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/advansix-rd-engineer-scientist\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fadvansix-rd-engineer-scientist"}]}