R&D Scientist II

Neenah Paper Michigan
life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Munising
501 East Munising Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2025
Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world. Job Description: We are actively pursuing a Research Scientist II with a strong technical background to join our Research and Development Team in Munising, Michigan. This position reports to the Indafor segment of our Sustainable and Adhesives Solutions Team. The role will be responsible for new product development, formulation development and modification, experimental production trials, specification development, supplier relationships, production troubleshooting, and customer support activities. This role is focused on Indafor branded products, with the potential to support other Mativ brand areas as needed or desired. Responsibilities: Develop an in-depth understanding of all manufacturing equipment and processes to effectively manage new product development, cost reduction opportunities, and process optimization Ensure R&D activities comply with corporate, state, and federal laws and regulations, including employee and product safety requirements Create and control intellectual property Conduct laboratory and machine trials to support new product development projects Develop and execute trial plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as Operations and Quality Work with cross-functional teams internal and external to the organization, including customers Determine and test Critical to Quality specifications for products and processes Execute projects within the framework of the established Stage-Gate process Generate technical reports with relevant data, conclusions, and recommendations Travel up to 10 %, including local travel to outside service providers, customers, or internal mill locations Qualifications: Required A bachelor's degree in paper science, polymer science, or a related technical field of study 3+ years of experience required in paper or coating operations and/or product development Must have solid Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and Word Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Capability to manage multiple tasks or projects at once within cross-functional teams A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate internally and with customers and suppliers Preferred Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Saturation application or formulation experience A desire to advance towards people and team management WHAT WE OFFER At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones: Medical, dental and vision insurance Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage Paid vacation and competitive personal time off 401(k) savings plan with company match Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance ABOUT MATIV Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible. Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.