Sr. R&D Engineer-Materials

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for full-time Senior R&D Engineer of Materials.The Sr. R&D Engineer is responsible for developing new product offerings for the company's Industrial and Specialty Products Division. More specifically, the individual will apply their engineering background and experience working in an R&D environment to develop performance-enhancing materials from a range of raw materials including diatomaceous earth, perlite, clay, and industrial sand. This position will plan and conduct research projects in the lab, lead scale-up/pilot projects, generate intellectual property, and lead the progression of R&D projects through company's innovation pipeline. The expected travel time to visit select customers, plants, or conferences is 20%.



Conduct market-driven research to deliver new mineral product offerings. Lead the progression of product development from benchtop to pilot to full scale manufacturing.

Serve as the technical lead for qualifying new products with select customers.

Provide technical support to the company's Operations, Sales, and Technical Service groups.

Prepare presentations for the executive, commercial and engineering teams on research projects

Prepare invention disclosures and support the patent filing process

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS: LIST ADDITIONAL DUTIES THAT ARE NON-ESSENTIAL



Prepare weekly reports to highlight progress on current projects

Support and mentor less-experienced colleagues. Direct the work of technicians.

Represent the company at major technical forums





ABOUT KORE1

Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.

Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.