Carlisle Companies Incorporated

Senior Insulation Scientist

Carlisle Companies Incorporated  •  Carlisle, PA (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Every building needs a roof—and at Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), we make the insulation that helps protect the buildings where people work, learn, heal, and live. As the market leader in polyiso insulation, we're seeking a Senior R&D Scientist – Insulation to drive the next generation of high-performance roofing products.

In this role, you'll serve as a technical leader for our Insulbase®, SecurShield®, and ThermaThin® insulation product lines, leading innovation from concept through commercialization. You'll develop advanced polyiso formulations, optimize manufacturing processes, evaluate emerging technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market. You'll also mentor scientists and engineers while contributing to Carlisle's intellectual property portfolio and representing the company within industry organizations.

What You'll Do

  • Lead R&D projects involving polyiso chemistry, formulation development, process optimization, and commercialization.
  • Develop next-generation technologies focused on higher R-values, sustainability, low-GWP blowing agents, and improved product performance.
  • Partner with manufacturing to troubleshoot production, improve processes, and support plant operations.
  • Utilize advanced analytical techniques and statistical methods to drive data-based decisions.
  • Ensure products meet applicable ASTM, FM, UL, and building code requirements.
  • Mentor junior scientists and share technical expertise across the organization.

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related technical field (Master's or Ph.D. preferred).
  • 10+ years of progressive R&D experience in polyiso, polyurethane, or related foam technologies.
  • Expertise in polymer chemistry, foam formulation, continuous lamination manufacturing, and product commercialization.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects from concept through commercial launch.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.

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Carlisle Companies Incorporated

About Carlisle Companies Incorporated

Carlisle Companies Incorporated is a leading supplier of innovative building envelope products and solutions for more energy efficient buildings. Through its building products businesses – Carlisle Construction Materials (“CCM”) and Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (“CWT”) – and family of leading brands, Carlisle delivers innovative, labor reducing and environmentally responsible products and solutions to customers through the Carlisle Experience. Carlisle is committed to generating superior shareholder returns and maintaining a balanced capital deployment approach, including investments in our businesses, strategic acquisitions, share repurchases and continued dividend increases. Leveraging its culture of continuous improvement as embodied in the Carlisle Operating System (“COS”), Carlisle has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Carlisle is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with more than 96 locations worldwide.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Scottsdale, AZ
Year Founded
Unknown
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