Research Chemist I

Position Description Job Summary CertainTeed is seeking a talented, and energetic chemist/materials scientist/engineer to join our team. This position is part of the Asphalt Analytical Team within Roofing R&D and will be responsible for chemical, rheological, and mechanical analysis of different types of asphalts, polymers, and roofing products. The candidate will be responsible for small sub-project objectives and transform them into actionable tasks, including researching technologies, designing and executing experiments, and analyzing results. Under the direction of the principal investigator, the candidate will also design and run experiments, produce lab-scale samples, and analyze the experimental outcomes. In addition to conducting experiments on asphaltic materials, the candidate will be expected to perform common analytical experiments on different construction materials. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Science related field, Chemistry, Material Science Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering ,and other related disciplines. Company Summary Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings. A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. Legal Statement 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.