Rayonier Advanced Materials is the leading global supplier of high-purity, cellulose specialties products, and a natural polymer for the chemical industry. Working closely with its customers, the company engineers natural polymeric chemical chains to create dozens of customized, high-purity performance fibers at its plants in Florida and Georgia, USA.

Rayonier Advanced Materials’ intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 85 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency. The company’s facilities can produce up to 675,000 metric tons of cellulose specialties products for use in a wide range of industrial and consumer products such as filters, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Rayonier Advanced Materials is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in 20 countries across five continents.

The Senior Scientist is responsible for new product development and existing products support.

 

Responsibilities include developing and leading projects, conducting experiments, managing lab equipment and facilities, preparing technical reports, and serving on project teams.

Advanced science degree required. Ph.D. in organic chemistry or polymer chemistry preferred.

 

Minimum five years of experience working with advanced analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC/MS, and GPC, and leading process/product development project teams. Proven invention record—patents filed or granted.

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