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Assistant Scientist - Glass Nonwovens Location(s): Granville, OH, US, 43023-1200 Function: Research and Development Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 63334 OC Business Title: Assistant Scientist - Glass Nonwovens Job Title: Technician Job Code(s): RRU701/7B Revision Date: Sep 16th, 2024 PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Assistant Scientist performs lab or pilot scale work focused on developing new products and processes in applications for glass nonwoven materials under the direction of product scientists and process engineers. This individual produces data and samples for glass mat development, mixture and coating formulations, equipment operation and maintenance, and characterization of experimental products. The successful candidate performs experimental work, provides actionable observations, and communicates experimental results. The individual will have the opportunity to build strong technical expertise in nonwovens testing and processing. The lab is an agile and innovative environment where excellent communication, flexibility, and analytical skills are keys to success. Join an organization that believes that every employee owns a piece of our bold growth goals and ultimate success. We are a market-leading innovator that has placed on the Fortune 500. Owens Corning is devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across our three business segments while striving to ensure our people and products make the world a better place. We take pride in having an inclusive and diverse workplace with employees around the globe. A holistic sense of community exists across our entire organization as our talent grows globally. We are a company that fully recognizes the importance of paving a path to a sustainable and safe enterprise through investing in our people. Our desire to make an impactful difference in the world flows from top down to all levels of the organization. By being a company that instills pride within each and every employee, we aspire to build market-leading businesses; global in scope - human in scale. Reports to: Granville Nonwovens Lab Leader Span of Control: Individual Contributor JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Commitment to Safety (10%) Unconditionally comply with all safety procedures and Owens Corning corporate safety policies. Live the Owens Corning safety culture daily, and actively participate in safety meetings, audits, and activities. Proactively identifies and addresses safety concerns in the laboratory. Product and Process Development (80%) Deliver test and characterization data, lab or pilot material, and insights to product scientists and process engineers for product or process development of nonwoven products through hands-on lab testing and characterization, preparing chemical formulations, and operating lab or pilot scale fabrication and mimic equipment. Develop proficiency and fundamental understanding of established test methods used to generate required results (ASTM, TAPPI, established test methods). Adapt or create methods and protocols as necessary to characterize new products and technologies. Apply and develop scientific and engineering principles for fiberglass-based nonwovens products and properties in collaboration with product scientists and process engineers. Laboratory Continuous Improvement or Projects (10%) Drive lab operations or lab projects (method implementation, equipment upgrades, continuous improvement) for quality and productivity improvements including documentation, user training, process optimization, and lab digitization. Support the transfer of new