Principal Adhesives Scientist 
Irvine, CA
$125,000 to $150,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits + Sign On Bonus

Develop new technologies and products in support of electronic adhesives business. Identifies opportunities for new technologies, products, or performance improvements. Leads one or multiple R&D projects critical to business and ensures timely project milestone advancement. Actively makes specialized knowledge available to the organization. Stays current with technology and market megatrends. Acts as responsible for new research, IP, publications, technology roadmap. Secures IP position in own area of development. Design, develop, execute and support on-time commercialization of new adhesive formulations and products. Directly interact and communicate with external customers and respond to customer requests in timely fashion. Traveling of up to 10% is required. Effectively work in cross functional teams across different time zones with members from product development, project management, application engineering, process engineering, marketing and sales. Perform all laboratory work in a safe manner. Guide and mentor junior chemists as needed. YOUR SKILLS PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Sciences, Materials Science, or in any other related scientific areas. Minimum 5-10 years of experience in the areas of silicone-based adhesives and sealants, thermoset materials, adhesive formulations, electronic materials, or semiconductor packaging is required. Individual with proven track record of success such as new technologies and products developed, invention disclosures and patents, and published scientific papers publication in peer reviewed journals. Regularly work in a chemical laboratory environment. May require passing additional security screening based on customer requirements.  Benefits:
Health, Disability & Life Insurance Vacation / Paid Time Off 401k Matching Flexible Work Policy Performance Bonus Incentives Paid Parental Leave & Childcare Benefits Wellness Programs Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Aid International Career Opportunities Employee Recognition Programs