Scientist - Process Technology

Position Title: Scientist - Process Technology

Position Summary: Momentive is seeking a qualified Scientist to lead chemical process development and scale-up programs in a broad range of silicone and organic intermediates and finished products.

In this role you will execute Process Technology programs primarily focused on advancing new products and process technology from laboratory through pilot scale into manufacturing, developing economic chemical processes for new and existing products, increasing products yields and reducing raw materials costs. Programs will span the range from early process and scale-up research to support and troubleshooting of established manufacturing processes. You will independently lead projects as needed.

In this role you must have a strong commitment to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance in both the laboratory and production environments, and champion improvements.

You will work with a variety of organizational functions, including production engineers, product and process chemists, laboratory technicians, Marketing, Procurement, Quality Assurance and Control, both locally and globally.

Job Description : Your responsibilities:

• Execute tasks independently and taking own decisions within the area of expertise and the project scope
• Hands-on laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing scale-up work in support of projects; Maintain safe operations with excellent housekeeping practices
• Support of manufacturing through key troubleshooting investigations, optimization and new process implementation. Identify opportunities for productivity and quality improvements
• Build strong relationships and create an interface among Global Technology, Process Technology, Continuous Improvement, Procurement and Operations teams to maximize efficient execution of projects
• Deliver cost analyses to support new product and business decisions. Provide SAP material master and workflow support
• Adherence to site Safety policies and procedures
• Prepare reports documenting work, operating procedures, patent disclosures for inventions, and business presentations
• Use of statistical-based tools to establish product and process capability

Additional Details: Your profile:

• M.S. in Chemistry with strong Organic Chemistry background

• Hands-on laboratory experience

• Strong team player with ability to collaborate successfully

• Problem solving skills

• Organizational skills, with ability to handle diverse responsibilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven history of creativity / ingenuity and ability to think creatively and communicate ideas effectively in both research and manufacturing environment

• Able to travel globally

• Fluent in Italian and English (Ability to communicate in English with a minimum of B2 under the “The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”)

• Momentive crede che una forza lavoro diversificata arrichisca il proprio personale, dia vigore alla propria attività di business e contribuisca ad un mondo sostenibile. La nostra leadership riconosce i numerosi vantaggi che derivano da una forza lavoro maggiormente diversificata in cui le differenze sia individuali che di gruppo vengono valorizzate. Siamo fermamente impegnati a migliorare il nostro modus operandi in maniera significativa al fine di progredire verso un ambiente equo e inclusivo per tutti, con l'obiettivo finale di creare un ambiente di lavoro in cui la diversità, l'inclusione e l'appartenenza siano profondamente radicate nel tessuto della nostra cultura e percepite dalle nostre persone e comunità circostanti._