Lead Scientist - Synthetic Chemistry

6d6 days ago

GE Vernova

US · Full-time · $98,200 – $164,000

About this role

GE Vernova Advanced Research seeks a Lead Scientist with capabilities in synthetic organic and/or inorganic chemistry to conduct research on polymeric and organic systems. This includes wet coating formulation and applications development such as drop coating, dip coating, spray coating, additive materials, and optical materials for industrial challenges. The role involves new material composition development, synthesis, scale-up, characterization, and performance evaluation.

Daily work focuses on conducting and leading basic and applied research in small organic and polymeric materials, polymer composites, inorganic materials synthesis, and wet coating processes. Responsibilities include component design, material testing, process optimization, and fabricating functional systems through slurry and binder formulations on additively-manufactured components. Design and execute experiments to identify technical breakthroughs and improve system performance.

Join a multidisciplinary team at GE Vernova’s Advanced Research Center, comprising 300+ researchers across scientific and engineering disciplines. Collaborate with technologists, product managers, and external partners including academia, national labs, and industry to align with market needs. Build relationships to leverage expertise and maximize impact on energy businesses.

Pursue external opportunities by writing proposals as principal investigator and leading IP strategy, disclosures, and patent applications. Contribute to technical papers, publications, and presentations for stakeholders. Help develop sustainable solutions for the Energy Transition, decarbonization, renewables, and a zero-carbon energy future.

Requirements

Capabilities in synthetic organic and/or inorganic chemistry
Expertise in polymeric and organic systems research
Experience with wet coating formulation including drop coating, dip coating, and spray coating
Knowledge of material synthesis, scale-up, characterization, and performance evaluation
Proficiency in component design and additively-manufactured components fabrication
Skills in process development and optimization for industrial applications
Ability to lead experiments and produce technical breakthroughs in energy materials
Experience in proposal writing, IP strategy, and technical publications

Responsibilities

Conduct and lead basic and applied research including small organic and polymeric materials, polymer composite, inorganic materials synthesis, wet coating formation and applications process development, component design, material 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, and independently lead tasks to benefit 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 external partners to understand market needs and product and process requirements
Identify and pursue external and commercial opportunities, propose solutions and write proposals for grant consideration as a principal investigator
Conduct/lead IP strategy development and prior art analysis, write disclosures and patent applications

Benefits

Help define and develop sustainable solutions to Energy Transition challenges
Work in GE Vernova’s Advanced Research Center with 300+ researchers
Drive major research programs to decarbonize power, accelerate renewables, and promote electrification
Access to collaborative relationships with academia, national labs, industry, and government agencies