The Siena Group

Research And Development Manager

The Siena Group Gadsden, AL

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Keith G Brown

Keith G Brown

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A critical new R&D Manager for a thin gauge thermoforming company in Alabama is open. The privately held, vertically integrated company is growing rapidly, with a brand new site and new equipment ready to be leveraged. Focusing on bio-resin formulations and compounding, this new R&D Manager will be working hand in hand with the sales team and manufacturing team in developing new products.


Proven experience in compounding is a huge must-have as well as experience in working with bio-plastics and compostable bio-resins (PLA, PBAT, PHA, Cellulous Acetate, additives, etc.). Knowledge of thermoforming and extrusion are high wants. If you are looking for a great opportunity and a chance be on the front end of a fully funded and growing new company, this is worth exploring!


  • Bachelor's degree required; Master’s and PhD degrees preferred
  • Must have proven history of compounding and bio-resin experience
  • Ability to interact and interface at all levels of the organization
  • [This is an onsite role given the collaboration required across multiple functions within the organization.]
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Research, Science, and Engineering
  • Industries

    Packaging and Containers Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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