TAPPI Industry Career Center: Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc. Seeks Research Scientist

Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc. Seeks Research Scientist

Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc invites you to join their team as a Research Scientist at their R&D facility in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
Responsibilities & Duties:

• Maintain a complete understanding of company food contact packaging coating line and their technical attributes.  
• Manage research and development programs, using "hands-on" technical expertise to create new coating products, and improve production processes. 
• Coordinate ingredient sourcing, testing of new ingredients, functional evaluations and approval process with Purchasing and Quality Departments. 
• Assist in creating sales formulas and client literature. 
• Stay abreast of food packaging coating trends and developments in new technologies. 
• Build a reputation for customer-focused creativity by delivering new ideas and coating solutions.

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field (i.e., Polymer coatings, Chemistry, Engineering). Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Polymer Science is preferred.  
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the food packaging or coating industry. 
• Experience in paper coating/printing industry is a big plus. 
• Candidates should possess in-depth knowledge on coating formulation/testing/application.
• Demonstrated ability to drive R&D projects.  
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation), problem solving, critical thinking, organization, planning and management skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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