Application Development Scientist
EastmanKingsport, Tennessee, United States
Posted January 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day.
Job Description
Eastman is seeking a Scientist to support the Application Development Team in the Durables and Eyewear Market. The selected individual will position Eastman's portfolio while providing technical support to drive the close of new business.
Requirements
- Translate customer and market needs into technical requirements that guide product development and influence Eastman's Innovation Strategy.
- Lead and support Stage-Gate projects and technical activities, design and run application-development experiments, and promote customer trials to validate Eastman solutions resulting in new business.
- Develop industry-specific expertise across applications, conversion technologies and incumbent product offerings.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option
- 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman
- Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation
- Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance, parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling
- Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs
- Time Away
- Compensation & Incentives
- Growth & Development
