Research Scientist - Synthetic Chemistry

1w1 week ago

GE Vernova

US · Full-time · $88,600 – $147,600

About this role

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research drives strategy and leads R&D efforts to power the energy transition. Researchers across major scientific disciplines collaborate with businesses, U.S. government, and over 420 entities on 150+ energy projects. These initiatives solve technical challenges, advance products, and enable sustainable energy breakthroughs.

Conduct basic and applied research in small organic molecule, polymeric, polymer composite, porous organic polymers, or inorganic materials synthesis. Fabricate functional material systems through slurry and binder formulations on additively-manufactured components. Design and execute experiments while independently leading impactful tasks for GE Vernova businesses.

Join a multidisciplinary team developing functional materials for diverse applications. Collaborate with Technologists, Product Managers, and external partners to align on needs and requirements. Build relationships across GE Vernova Advanced Research and with academic, national lab, and industry experts.

Identify technical issues, produce breakthroughs, and pursue external opportunities through proposals. Support IP strategy with disclosures, patent applications, and rigorous data. Deliver presentations, reports, and publications to leadership, businesses, agencies, and journals.

Requirements

Doctorate in Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science or related discipline
Proven record of innovation, including peer-reviewed publications, in areas related to the synthesis of organic and polymeric materials, inorganic and organometallic powders and suspensions, and/or additive material formulations and slurry development
Practical knowledge of safety practices as it relates to experimental design and lab practices
Demonstrated project execution experience, teamwork experience and ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
Demonstrated leadership experience

Responsibilities

Conduct basic and applied research including small organic molecule, polymeric, polymer composite, porous organic polymers, or inorganic materials synthesis, component design, materials testing, process development and optimization, and performance evaluation
Fabricate functional material systems through the development and coating/deposition of slurry and binder formulations on additively-manufactured components
Design and execute experiments, while independently leading tasks that result in impact for GE Vernova businesses and customers
Identify key technical issues and produce cutting edge technical breakthroughs
Determine system level performance requirements and develop fundamental system knowledge through experimentation and process optimization
Collaborate with Technologists and Product Managers in GE Vernova businesses and at external partners to understand needs and product and process requirements
Support IP strategy development and prior art analysis, write disclosures and patent applications and collect rigorous experimental data for IP patent processes
Deliver effective presentations, reports, and publications to GE Vernova Advanced Research leadership, the GE Vernova businesses, government agencies, professional societies, and peer-reviewed journals