The PVC Research and Innovation team consists of scientists that are responsible for developing breakthrough technologies in support of CCM’s current and future needs in the PVC roofing business. The research scientist will work closely with value chain partners, commercial leadership, and technical leadership to support current business and influence technology development to enable the next generation of sustainable PVC roofing membrane.

 

This position provides an excellent opportunity for an individual to contribute innovative technology and product solutions to deliver growth for the PVC roofing product line and market. The successful candidate in this position will become an expert in flexible PVC roofing products and will lead major innovation and new product development projects within the Research and Innovation group. This position operates under the general guidance of the R&D Manager.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead teams in developing new product platforms, leveraging both internal innovation and external partnerships to advance PVC product offerings. Conduct advanced research on PVC materials, pioneering new technologies for both new and existing products within the PVC business group. Drive multiple Innovation and New Product Development projects, with a focus on significantly growing the PVC roofing business. Translate customer needs and performance gaps into precise technical specifications; define essential tests that link product properties to performance in real-world applications. Synthesize and present technical findings to senior management and customers, ensuring clarity and alignment with strategic goals. Strategically manage the intellectual property (IP) portfolio, identifying and securing innovations that enhance competitive positioning. Oversee technical project schedules from ideation through scale-up to product launch, coordinating cross-functional inputs. Utilize a comprehensive range of material characterization techniques (e.g., TGA, DSC, DMA, HPLC, GC-MS) to build advanced PVC technologies that reduce costs, improve performance, and deliver sustained advantages. Engage with sales, marketing, manufacturing, and other key teams to prioritize and scope projects that align with corporate strategy. Act as a safety leader, promoting best practices in all research and development initiatives.

 

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