Staff R&D Scientist

Job Description Summary Location: Chicago, IL Type: Full-Time Compensation: Competitive salary and equity Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision; Flexible PTO, FSA Benefits, 401K Savings Plan, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Insurance Reports to: Director of R&D The Company Numat is a global leader in the field of precision chemistries. Numat's solutions are changing the way industries around the world capture and separate hazardous chemicals that negatively impact human health and the environment. Numat has been at the forefront of Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) research and production for over a decade and is the first company to successfully commercialize MOFs. The company's world-class platform integrates MOFs into existing products and processes, merging chemistry innovation with manufacturing at an industrial scale. Through bold and transformative chemistry, Numat helps its global customers and partners make meaningful progress toward their net-zero and innovation objectives. Join our team and be part of something bigger. Job Overview As a Staff Scientist, you will lead projects and programs to invent, develop, and scale MOF-enabled products at Numat. You will be a technology leader, helping to define and drive Numat's technology vision, innovation strategy, intellectual property portfolio, and product development roadmap. Responsibilities Lead projects with cross-functional teams to invent, design, develop, and scale new products. Utilize statistical design of experiments and Six Sigma principles to improve efficiency and robustness. Build partnerships and collaborate with peers to identify new capabilities and establish strategic technology roadmaps. Work closely with the business team to support existing business cases and develop new ones. Mentor junior staff to develop technical talent. Improve processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness through research and innovation. Collaborate with academia, industry, and vendors to adopt new technologies. Contribute to strategic initiatives and partner with senior leaders. Publish and patent significant scientific work, maintain external contacts, and participate in professional societies. Implement and train employees in new technologies, becoming a champion for these innovations. Qualifications PhD with 8+ years industry experience in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related field. Experience in industrials, specialty chemicals/materials, emissions control, or environmental sectors. Technical and commercial expertise in advanced materials, especially adsorbent-based technologies. Strong knowledge of recent technological advances and challenges. Experience in product development stages from design to documentation. Ability to prioritize and deliver objectives in a fast-paced environment. Leadership and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams. Creativity, initiative, and problem-solving skills. Commitment to mentoring staff and talent development. Excellent communication skills, able to simplify complex information. Experience with JMP, Minitab, R, or other statistical software. Note :

No agencies, please. Numat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We comply with all applicable laws and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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