• Job Description

  Req#: 118927

  Requisition ID: 118927
  Sponsorship Available: No
  Relocation Assistance Available: No

  Goodyear. More Driven.

  About the Position
  The Polymer Science and Technology team is responsible for identifying, developing, and industrializing new polymer and chemical technologies to support Goodyear’s performance and sustainability goals of the future. Associates work with cross functional teams and production to establish performance and manufacturability targets for tires and tire components. In conducting their work, associates may be responsible for developing and directing external collaborations, and projects are often conducted on a global basis where activities are coordinated through an international technical organization.
  

  The Associate Scientist will be responsible for executing new polymer and chemical development projects, as well as providing additional chemical expertise as needed to support Goodyear Chemical manufacturing plants and industrialization of new polymer or chemical products.
  

  Primary Responsibilities

  • Executes laboratory work, including chemical synthesis, to support new material / technology development to improve tire performance, manufacturing, and cost according to business defined goals and long-term strategy.
  • Makes improvements to or enhances current processes within Polymer Science & Technology team. Leads and directs experimental tests, collects, and summarizes data, and performs literature searches seeking solutions to problems.
  • Provides technical support to internal departments including tire compounding, Quality, and Goodyear Chemical plants.
  • Applies and interprets standard scientific theories, concepts, and techniques. Uses collaboration to solve problems and make improved business decisions.
  • Compiles data for the preparation of reports and presentations and completes assignments in a timely manner under the supervision of a senior scientist.

  Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field.
    • Master’s degree in chemistry or related field preferred.
  • 2+ years’ experience in in scientific field is recommended but not required.

  Skills and Abilities

  • Basic understanding of scientific principles in the appropriate discipline.
  • Basic ability to carry out assignments in a logical fashion using standard apparatus and methods.
  • Basic organization, communication, and experimentation skills.

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  Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

  Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

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• About the company

  The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is an American multinational tire manufacturing company founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling and based in Akron, Ohio.

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