Lead Research Associate, Inkjet – Billerica, MA Onsite

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations. If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!   Cabot has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Research Associate to join the Inkjet R&D team and contribute to the growth of our business in the rapidly expanding industrial inkjet market. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who is eager to grow their technical expertise, expand their impact, and develop into a strong individual contributor. Working alongside experienced scientists and engineers, you will gain hands-on experience in product development, process scale-up, process optimization, and commercialization of innovative aqueous pigment dispersions. We are looking for someone who thrives in laboratory and pilot plant environments, enjoys solving technical challenges, and is excited by opportunities to learn, take ownership, and continuously develop their career. The Lead Research Associate will be part of the R&D team and work onsite in Billerica, MA. Are you Driven to build a successful technical career and make a meaningful impact? Curious, coachable, and motivated to continuously learn and grow? Excited to be hands-on at the bench and pilot scale? Passionate about collaboration, safety, and innovation? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and take the next step in your professional growth journey! This role is based at the Billerica, MA location and is onsite 5 days a week. How You’ll Make an Impact:  Works closely with scientists and engineers on complex experiments, using independent judgment on tools, techniques and processes to execute activities. Executes activities with some independence, troubleshooting issues in a timely manner and driving the resolution of problems Provides input and follows experimental plan as set by project leader. May prepare logistics, materials and equipment. Executes various chemical and physical laboratory tests involving synthesis, processing, characterization and related troubleshooting with attention to observations and learning. Clearly documents work in e-notebook. Design and conduct experiments on existing high-throughput, robotics/automated equipment. May use Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and machine learning engines to assist with experimental planning and data analysis Generates and organizes data; responsible for data analysis, understanding and interpretation of results. Responsible for organizing and communicating data in a way that is clear and understandable. Properly documents results and summarizes interpretation and conclusion in appropriate reports and presentations. Understanding of how lab and pilot equipment/processes work, capable of mechanical and automation updates to equipment. Assists in the training of others in areas of testing, compliance, equipment, and safety requirements. Adheres to all intellectual property standards throughout area of responsibility. Maintains work area in compliance with safety rules and regulations. Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements. Creates and updates safety documentation for their work area. Participates in safety-focused activities such as seeking out opportunities to advance our safety culture. Strictly follows and complies with all SH&E procedures, standards and