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ポジション概要 /About the Role　

W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company driven by a commitment to improving lives through innovation. Our Performance Solutions Division supports a broad range of markets, including mobile electronics, automotive components, chemical processing, semiconductors, and industrial packaging, by delivering high-performance materials and solutions. Within Performance Solutions, the Complementary Materials Platform (CMP) team is focused on expanding Gore’s material capabilities beyond its well-known expertise in fluoropolymers. This team plays a strategic role in advancing the discovery and development of next-generation materials, with particular emphasis on porous material membranes and surface modification technologies. 

The Complementary Materials Platform is seeking an Electrospinning Technologist to lead the development of next-generation electrospun membranes. This role will focus on advancing Gore’s capabilities in electrospinning through deep understanding of the process–structure–property relationships that govern membrane performance. This position is ideally suited for a technically deep, commercially-minded innovator who thrives at the intersection of material science, process development, and application-driven performance.

This position will be located at Gore’s Bizen facility in Okayama, Japan, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement, depending on the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

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業務内容/ Responsibilities　

• Lead the development of electrospun membranes through a deep understanding of polymer formulation, process parameters, and fiber/membrane structure
• Translate lab-scale and prototype electrospinning concepts into scalable, commercial-ready membrane solutions. This includes working with development teams in other regions (EMEA, US) to transfer knowledge across regions.
• Apply a data-driven, hypothesis-based experimental approach to establish meaningful relationships between electrospinning process and material performance
• Demonstrate a product- and business-oriented mindset, ensuring work is grounded in customer and application needs
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to align material innovations with downstream processing, performance testing, and application integration
• Drive technical problem-solving and exhibit courage to challenge assumptions—within the lab, the broader technical community, and the business
• Rapidly iterate prototypes to guide material screening, down-selection, and process optimization
• Engage with external partners, including raw material suppliers, technology collaborators, and research institutions
• Contribute to and influence Gore’s intellectual property strategy through invention disclosure and technology protection
• Communicate clearly and confidently both in Japanese and English to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Contribute to the overall evolution of CMP’s R&D strategy by sharing insights from your work and identifying platform-building opportunities

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必須要件/ Required Qualifications　

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in polymer science, chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related field
• Industrial experience with electrospinning, including progression from early-stage formulation to commercialization of membrane products
• Strong understanding of polymers, especially as related to processibility for electrospinning (solvent selection criteria, solution additives, polymer blends), surface characteristics, and porous membrane performance
• Deep understanding and track record of handling hazardous materials safely in compliance with regulations
• Experience developing or contributing to patents, invention disclosures, or proprietary material platforms
• Ability to independently design and interpret experiments, including data analysis and application of learnings
• Proven ability to work across functions and internationally, influencing decision making and driving alignment
• Experience collaborating with external organizations (e.g., suppliers, universities, JDA partners)
• Effective communicator who can clearly convey complex technical ideas to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated agility and ability to work at pace in a dynamic R&D environment

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尚可要件（該当する場合）/ Desired Qualification