The Competency Research Lab within Saint-Gobain Research North America, Northborough, MA is seeking a Research Engineer to join their Materials Characterization team. The Research Engineer will focus primarily on molecular spectroscopy: Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy applied to the analysis of a wide variety of materials including polymers, ceramics, adhesives, films, fabrics, building materials, abrasives, and more. Additionally, this new team member will oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of test results, as well as the development and validation of new methods and advanced techniques that provide a high degree of customized problem-solving to address critical technical questions and performance observations. **As a member of Saint-Gobain Research North America CRL Materials Characterization Team, Research Engineer will be responsible for:** + Providing multidimensional support to research and manufacturing activities using expertise in materials analysis/characterization. + Complex problem solving and leading project work as a part of a cross-functional team. + Competency development for materials characterization. + Responsible for all aspects of laboratory operation including safety, sample backlog, report approvals, customer interaction, instrumentation maintenance and repair, proposal, and implementation of new Capex. + Staying abreast of new advancements in techniques and equipment; Identify and evaluate new technologies and methods for analytical testing and characterization and lead the validation and implementation. + Providing expertise to R&D and manufacturing, interacting with customers. + Laboratory management. + Competency development. + Establishing contacts and collaborations internally and externally. **Competencies** + Utilize technical background and experience to develop and/or improve characterization methods. + Demonstrate open and collaborative approach in all areas of responsibility. + Seek out others to enhance and streamline development and decision making. + Be able to communicate technically with internal competencies, university collaborators and customers and utilize knowledge to advance projects and identify productive synergies. + Ensure timely documentation of the project results. - **Required Qualifications** Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of experience or master’s degree with a thesis in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or other related disciplines. + Solid experience and knowledge in applied molecular spectroscopy: IR and Raman. + Other experience in analytical chemistry of organics and polymers (e.g., chromatography, NMR) is a plus. Saint-Gobain Research (SGR) North America is one of Saint-Gobain’s largest industrial research laboratories. The center is home to more than 400 employees working at the leading edge of innovation on multidisciplinary industrial research, preparing the future by designing tomorrow's products and processes across an amazing variety of markets and technical disciplines. Since 1985, SGR North America has been supporting existing businesses, developing future businesses, and nurturing talent. Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change. Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans. -