Scientist (Paper and Fiber Physics)

Description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of criticalcomponents and engineered solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges.

Position Title: Scientist

Location: Munising, MI

Description:

Mativ is actively pursuinga Scientist with a strong technical background to join our Research and Development Team in Munising, Michigan. The role will be responsible for new product development, focusing on paper and fiber physics, base paper development, papermaking processes, laboratory experiments, and production trials. This role supports Mativ's Indafor branded technical specialty paper and film products, with the potential to support our other brand areas as needed. This is an individual contributor role with the potential to grow on a continued technical pathway or into a people leadership position.

responsibilities:

• With a focus on paper and fiber physics, conduct materials and process exploration, laboratory evaluations, and production trials to support new technology platform and product development projects
• Develop an in-depth understanding of our laboratory equipment with an emphasis on fiber and paper development, pilot coater, testing procedures, and results reporting
• Develop an in-depth understanding of our materials, product designs/ requirements, impact of paper properties on product performance, and manufacturing equipment/ processes.
• Ensure R&D activities comply with corporate, state, and federal laws and regulations, including employee and product safety requirements
• Develop and execute trial plans, collaborating with cross-functional team members
• Create and control intellectual property
• Serve as a subject matter expert in fibers, refining, papermaking, paper properties, and product design within the department, cross functional teams, and Mativ.
• Execute projects within the framework of the established Stage-Gate process
• Generate technical reports with relevant data, conclusions, and recommendations to internal and external audiences
• Travel up to 20 %, includes customer, supplier, and internal travel

qualifications:

Required

• A bachelor's degree in paper science, chemical engineering, or related technical field of study
• Up to 5 years of experience in the paper industry, with an emphasis on paper and fiber physics
• Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and Word
• Strong scientific, statistical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Capability to manage multiple tasks or projects at once within the department and cross-functional teams
• A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate internally and also with customers and suppliers

Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Minitab competencies
• Coating and saturation application and formulations

What we offer

As a Mativ employee, you'll have access to a variety of benefit programs designed to help you no matter your stage of life.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance
  

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company makes material impacts on the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

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Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.