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Job: Director of Polymer Development
Location: Albany, CA
Pay Range: $150 – 200K
Do you have a polymers background and interest in changing the plastics industry? Come lead our Products team and focus on managing a team to produce biodegradable, biobased biopolymer for both internal research and customer order fulfillment.
We are seeking a Director of Polymer Development to join our energetic, multidisciplinary team. This position will report to the Chief Operations Officer. This is a full-time, on-site position. In addition to working with novel technology to help combat climate change and create revolutionary, Earth-friendly materials, Mango Materials team members also enjoy working in an inclusive and collaborative company culture.
Want to know more? Keep reading!
Background on the company and position:
The company is led by a technically oriented team - five of our senior team members have PhDs in STEM. We put the safety and well-being of our people above all other priorities. We love to track and measure. We use a software called Asana to monitor project progress, allocate tasks and communicate across different shifts and locations. We follow detailed standard operating procedures for all research testing, plant operations, and business operations. We keep detailed timecards. We have meticulous naming and version control policies for all electronic files. We record and thoroughly analyze all data and are in constant pursuit to find the best and most efficient way to get things done. We work hard and always seek to work smart.
Mango is in growth mode. Scale-up of this type is a process with many unknowns and surprises, and this position will have the opportunity to help scale a first-of-its kind technology. We are looking for someone to join us on this adventure with an open mind and enthusiasm to get into details. A glass half-full, positive attitude is a must!
The mission of this position is to ensure all product projects are planned, roadblocks are addressed and innovation and production plans are put into motion
The Director of Polymer Development will be expected to:
- Supervise team members on the Products team
- Develop and communicate plans for formulation work and compounding production
- Set quarterly and yearly goals for the Products team
- Maintain Products team budget
- Assist in formulation development
Our ideal candidate is/has:
- Managerial skills
- Polymers degree/experience with polymers
- Budgeting and project planning experience
- Able to provide clear directions in a kind manner
- Drive and desire to see projects through to the end
- A strong work ethic with ability to multi-task/make progress on multiple projects in the same day/week
- A pleasant demeanor/courteous to others
- Strong problem identification and solving skills
- Safety conscious
- A truth seeker (has integrity)
- Respectful – treats nature & others with care & consideration
- An Essentialist:
- Identifies and addresses most important/valuable tasks
- Attention to detail and ability to organize
- Collaborative
- Optimistic/positive outlook
- Excellent written skills
- An outside of the box thinker
- Experience with PHA or other biopolymers
Still interested? Here’s how to apply:
Please go to https://mangomaterials.bamboohr.com/jobs to apply.
- Complete the application profile
- Upload a short (less than 100 word) cover letter in PDF format
- Include a P.S. with your cover letter letting us know what you would ideally like out of this job.
- Upload your resume
- Answer all the questions on the application profile
Mango Materials is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, believe in second chances, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
