• Perform formulation, compounding, conversion, and characterization of polymers and related R&D activities. • Lead and conduct biopolymer formulation research and develop products for customers. • Interface with business and technology leaders to develop custom polymer formulation and/or processes adhering to customer specifications, quality requirements, and operational goals and standards. • Contribute to product platform development through the application of statistical experimental design, product testing, and data analysis. • Perform literature and patent searches to guide experimentation. • Partner with operations resources to develop test methods and establish quality controls for new materials/processes. • Support marketing and sales through development of product and application data. • Summarize experimental strategies and data analysis in written reports and presentations for communication with peers, customers, and various levels of management. • Characterize polymers and compositions and determine polymer physical and mechanical properties. • Make substantial individual and collaborative contributions within multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams. • Develop new polymers and compositions with specific properties for various products and applications. • Devise testing methods to evaluate the effects of various processing and use conditions on particular polymers. • Plan laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques used in the production of polymers having defined characteristics. • Prepare technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, observations, and study findings for use by customers, other scientists, and requestors. • Recommend polymers to match application needs of customers. • Research methods of processing, converting, and fabricating polymers to develop new products. • Develop structure-property relationships for polymers and compositions used in Danimer products.