About this role
Small business with a 40-year history as a first-class materials science and applied research and development firm seeks a polymer scientist. Focus on hands-on laboratory formulation and optimization of new, patentable, high performance polymer materials such as coatings, molding compounds, adhesives, resins, sealants, and foams. Role develops new and next generation polymers.
Candidate brings proven track record of polymer formulation and development of new materials. Conduct hands-on experiments to solve technical problems in chemistry and polymer science. Manage product and process development initiatives requiring advanced concepts.
Join innovative, multi-disciplinary staff in flexible, intellectually stimulating environment. Self-starting, creative, organized team player with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills thrives here. Position located in Austin, TX.
Offers excellent quality of life in Austin and attractive benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience. Commitment to diversity as equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- B.S. Degree with minimum 5+ years experience, M.S. with 3+ years, or entry-level PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines
- Proven track record of polymer formulation and development of new materials
- Experience in Research and Development environment with chemical formulation
- Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Industrial Security clearance
- Knowledge of industry practices and standards in chemical formulation, fabrication, and testing of materials
- Experience in polymer production methods and scaling of polymer production
- Understanding of thermomechanical testing of polymers including rheology, tribology, fracture, and impact
- Effective technical communication, interpersonal, presentation, and technical writing skills
Responsibilities
- Develop new and next generation polymers
- Perform hands-on laboratory formulation and optimization of high performance polymer materials such as coatings, molding compounds, adhesives, resins, sealants, and foams
- Manage product and process development initiatives in chemistry and polymer science
- Scale polymer production methods
- Conduct thermomechanical testing of polymers and composites including rheology, tribology, fracture, and impact
- Lead project scoping, costing, scheduling, and execution with competing deadlines
- Take innovative technologies from applied research to product development and commercial market
- Interact with industry and government research sponsors
Benefits
- Flexible, intellectually stimulating environment
- Innovative, multi-disciplinary staff
- Excellent quality of life in Austin, TX
- Attractive benefits package
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