Associate Scientist - Glass Fiber Reinforcements

OC Business Title:       Associate Scientist – Glass Fiber Reinforcements

Job Title:                     Sr. Technician (7A)

The Associate Scientist – Glass Fiber Reinforcements performs lab or pilot scale work focused on developing new products and processes applications for glass fiber reinforcements under the direction of product developers and fundamentals scientists and engineers. This individual is responsible for producing data and samples for glass fiber reinforcement development, sizing formulations, equipment operation and maintenance, and characterization of experimental products. The successful candidate performs experimental work, provides actionable observations, and communicates experimental results. The individual has strong technical proficiency with the opportunity to develop technical expertise through a mixture of lab work and projects. The lab is an agile and innovative environment where excellent communication, flexibility, and analytical skills are keys to success.

Join an organization that believes that every employee owns a piece of our bold growth goals and ultimate success. We are a market-leading innovator that has placed on the Fortune 500®. Owens Corning is devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across our three business segments while striving to ensure our people and products make the world a better place. We take pride in having an inclusive and diverse workplace with employees around the globe.  A holistic sense of community exists across our entire organization as our talent grows globally. We are a company that fully recognizes the importance of paving a path to a sustainable and safe enterprise through investing in our people. Our desire to make an impactful difference in the world flows from top down to all levels of the organization. By being a company that instills pride within each and every employee, we aspire to build market-leading businesses; global in scope - human in scale.

Reports to:  Product and Tech Innovation Leader

Span of Control: Individual contributor

Safety (10%)

• Unconditionally comply with all safety procedures and Owens Corning corporate safety policies.
• Live the Owens Corning safety culture daily, and actively participate in safety meetings, audits, and activities.
• Proactively identify and address safety concerns in the laboratory.

Product and Process Development (80%)

• Deliver lab or pilot material, characterization data, and insights to product scientists and process engineers for product or process development of glass fiber reinforcement products through formulation development, fabrication and mimic technology, testing, and characterization on lab or pilot scale equipment. Lab areas include forming pilot line, sizing lab, testing, and prototyping.
• Apply and develop scientific and engineering principles for glass fiber reinforcements products and properties in collaboration with product developers and fundamentals scientists and engineers.
• Develop proficiency and fundamental understanding of established test methods used to generate required results (ASTM, established test methods).  Adapt or create methods and protocols as necessary to characterize new products and technologies.

• Key project team member for product & process development, engineering, plant support, customer support, and forming and pilot lab continuous improvement projects which may include:
  • Project management and coordination
  • Engineer –
    • Design engineering of equipment
    • Recommendation, selection, or creation of new equipment, processes, or capabilities for composites.
  • Scientist –
    • Design and execution of experiments
    • Recommendation, selection, or creation of new formulations or products for composites

Laboratory Continuous Improvement or Projects (10%)

• Drive lab operations or lab projects (method implementation, equipment upgrades, continuous improvement) for quality and productivity improvements including documentation, user training, process optimization, and lab digitization.
• Support the transfer of new product/processes from the laboratory to manufacturing plant or customer as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or High school/Associates degree in technical field with 3-5 years’ experience
• Ability to perform laboratory testing following established lab procedures.
• Ability to use laboratory and pilot equipment to produce material samples.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering
• Chemical, mechanical, or QA lab experience.
• Lab instrument interfacing and export capability with some programming ability.
• Experience auditing and implementing new test methods, SOPs from ASTM, ISO standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Results driven and able to prioritize work and manage deadlines to respond to business needs.
• Team Oriented - Able to cooperate, coordinate, and collaborate with others for a shared goal. 
• Creative and inquisitive mindset with a high-level precision and attention to detail
• Hands-on and technical aptitude and agility to work in several lab, engineering, or materials areas.
• Detail oriented and ability to demonstrate technical expertise to support evolving needs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

About Owens Corning

Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.