Senior Scientist (Materials Science)

Location: On-site in St. Paul, United States

Salary: $90,000–$110,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops functional coatings, adhesives, sealants, and other material solutions for customers across more than 30 market segments.

What you will do

• Lead advanced materials research and product development projects using Stage-Gate processes and project management principles.
• Design and execute experiments using design of experiments and statistical analysis.
• Develop new products, processes, and technology concepts through discovery and commercialization.
• Analyze material performance using NMR, DSC, TGA, GPC, and rheology.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders while collaborating with global, cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Mentor laboratory team members and support scale-up, quality requirements, and safe work practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer Science with 5+ years of industry experience; or a master’s degree with 3+ years of experience; or a PhD in a related field.
• Experience leading research or product development projects.
• Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and technical reporting.
• Hands-on experience with analytical and material characterization techniques.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience in the chemical or materials industry.
• Knowledge of structure-property-performance relationships in materials development.
• Experience with Python, data science, machine learning, or material informatics.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers, startups, or university research partners.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with global, cross-functional teams and external research partners.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and health and wellness programs.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• 401(k) contributions, paid time off, and paid holidays.