Application Development Scientist
Eastman, Kingsport, TN, United States
Eastman is a global specialty materials company founded in 1920, headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee. The Plastic Technology Division of Specialty Plastics seeks a Scientist to support the Application Development Team in the Durables and Eyewear Market, positioning Eastman’s portfolio and driving new business.
Responsibilities
Participate in, align with, and influence Eastman’s market segment team’s (Application Development, Marketing, Sales, Technical Service, Product Management) strategy.
Support market‑facing Stage‑Gate projects and technical activities at customers.
Develop industry‑specific expertise across applications, conversion technologies and incumbent product offerings.
Identify and document industry‑ and customer‑specific unmet needs and define product fitness‑for‑use criteria.
Translate voice of the customer into Critical to Quality (CTQ) metrics to drive product selection.
Review and assess customer specific CTQs within and across markets to drive material innovations.
Promote a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to customers and partner with Product Development to deliver solutions that address market needs.
Design and execute application‑specific experiments to gain fundamental insights and address customer‑specific needs.
Facilitate customer trials and evaluations to validate solutions.
Create and protect innovative solutions through patent applications.
Communicate technical findings clearly through written documentation and oral presentations.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
A Ph.D. or Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required in Polymer Science/Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Experience Requirements:
For Bachelor’s degree holders: 8+ years of industry experience; for Ph.D. or Master’s: 3+ years of industry experience.
Understanding of structure‑property and processing relationships of thermoplastic polymers.
Demonstrated creativity and ability to solve challenging and complex problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present key messages internally and to external customers.
20% travel required.
Compensation & Incentives
Base pay plus performance‑based incentive opportunities.
Health & Wellness
Comprehensive medical, prescription‑drug, and dental coverage with Health Savings Account option.
Voluntary benefits: vision, optional life, critical‑illness protection, and more.
Holistic wellness support, financial‑planning tools, family‑building assistance, parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
Retirement & Financial Strategies
401(k) with company match plus additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman.
Time Away
Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation.
Growth & Development
Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs to support career development.
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected class as designated by law.
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Responsibilities
Participate in, align with, and influence Eastman’s market segment team’s (Application Development, Marketing, Sales, Technical Service, Product Management) strategy.
Support market‑facing Stage‑Gate projects and technical activities at customers.
Develop industry‑specific expertise across applications, conversion technologies and incumbent product offerings.
Identify and document industry‑ and customer‑specific unmet needs and define product fitness‑for‑use criteria.
Translate voice of the customer into Critical to Quality (CTQ) metrics to drive product selection.
Review and assess customer specific CTQs within and across markets to drive material innovations.
Promote a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to customers and partner with Product Development to deliver solutions that address market needs.
Design and execute application‑specific experiments to gain fundamental insights and address customer‑specific needs.
Facilitate customer trials and evaluations to validate solutions.
Create and protect innovative solutions through patent applications.
Communicate technical findings clearly through written documentation and oral presentations.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
A Ph.D. or Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required in Polymer Science/Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Experience Requirements:
For Bachelor’s degree holders: 8+ years of industry experience; for Ph.D. or Master’s: 3+ years of industry experience.
Understanding of structure‑property and processing relationships of thermoplastic polymers.
Demonstrated creativity and ability to solve challenging and complex problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present key messages internally and to external customers.
20% travel required.
Compensation & Incentives
Base pay plus performance‑based incentive opportunities.
Health & Wellness
Comprehensive medical, prescription‑drug, and dental coverage with Health Savings Account option.
Voluntary benefits: vision, optional life, critical‑illness protection, and more.
Holistic wellness support, financial‑planning tools, family‑building assistance, parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
Retirement & Financial Strategies
401(k) with company match plus additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman.
Time Away
Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation.
Growth & Development
Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs to support career development.
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected class as designated by law.
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