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Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it’s powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you’re a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you’ll find your place at Avient. Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough! Job Summary We are seeking an experienced R&D Engineer/Chemist from a polymer & colour sciences background interested in advancing their career within Avient’s Corporate Technology Group. The R&D scientist is responsible for identifying and innovating new technologies for color matching techniques, devices, and color rendering. In addition, the scientist must possess a good understanding of pigment/dye chemistries and their suitability for applications with engineering polymers. Successful candidates will be creative and impactful within a team environment. Essential Functions Conduct work in a safe, respectful and ethical manner Drive innovation that enriches Avient’s intellectual property portfolio Take responsibility for colour and spectroscopy expertise as a core member of colour system digitization project Evaluate, connect, correlate, and maintain data in current colour system and digital platform Refine, aggregate, and organize current colorant database Interact with data scientists, data analysts and IT to drive development of colour matching interface Conduct test on new equipment for implementation of digital platform Write work instruction and organize training for colour, device, digital platform, interfaces, etc. Coach and train commercial and technical teams to use device & digital platform, and trouble shoot Work with cross business unit and collaborate with colour specialists within Avient Other duties as based on need at time Education And Experience MSc (PhD Preferred) in Colour Science, Organic Chemistry, or Polymer Science Possess significant experience in color matching for plastics resins and in management of colorant database Good understanding of masterbatch production process, including mixing, extrusion and palletization. Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for plastics resins by applications and industries Strong skills in the scientific method and use of design of experiments for data-driven research Experience analytical characterization techniques for rheological, mechanical and, thermal properties of polymers Experience with quality control methods, part & product approval processes and engagement with OEMs & customers is desirable. Additional Qualifications Use of statistical software (StatEase, Minitab, SigmaPro or similar) for executing DOEs Strong competencies in using Microsoft Word for documentation and report writing Strong competencies in use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Project Greenbelt (or higher) in Six Sigma DMAIC or Lean Six Sigma for continuous improvement We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business.By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient’s strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals. At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient. Show more Show less
