R&D Scientist - Insulation

Position Description

Job Summary

Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. We have more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. Particularly, our insulation business manufactures and sells glass fiber insulation for residential and commercial applications. We are expanding our activities in Canada and we are looking for a R&D scientist with a passion for positive business impact. This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success!

What’s the job?

The R&D scientist is expected to be a technical expert in products made of glass or alternate fibers for the Canadian market. They will use fundamental scientific and engineering knowledge to lead and execute projects for plant support, product performance improvement, product compliance, and new product development. The candidate will take project objectives and transform them into actionable tasks including:

• Develop fundamental and practical expertise in CertainTeed products made of fibers. This can be glass or alternative fibers

• Support plants for any quality or process issue

• Track, ensure, and document compliance with our Canadian products

• Develop new products

• Support other functions and businesses (IP, purchasing, etc.) for any question related to products made of glass or wood fibers for the Canadian market

Competencies:

• Must possess a body of technical work commensurate with their years of experience including but not limited to demonstration of familiarity with statistical tools, data analysis, and drawing conclusions based on a collection of basic data and interpretation.

• Must be able to translate technical and business requirements into objective and achievable plans and to independently design and implement work schedules to meet project goals.

• Exhibit an outstanding ability to communicate project plans and status to all levels in the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years of experience; Master’s Degree with 3+ years’ experience or entry-level PhD in Material Science or other related technical discipline

• Bilingual in English & French preferred

• 2-3 years of industrial R&D experience preferred

Company Summary

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

R&D Scientist - Insulation

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Posting Date: 04/29/2024

Job Code: CAN00782

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