Characterization Scientist - Advanced
Core
Lead polymer separation and characterization capabilities to solve technical challenges, support product innovation, and establish structure-property-performance relationships.
Role type
Senior IC characterization scientist (polymers)
Builds
Analytical methods and insights for product development and manufacturing
Domain
Materials science / Polymer chemistry
Required skills
Polymer separation and characterization (GPC/SEC, GPC-IR, GPC-3D, TREF, SGIC), Analytical method development and validation, Polymer chemistry and physics, Data interpretation, Technical leadership, Multidimensional separation methods
Preferred skills
Rheology, Spectroscopy, Thermal analysis, Chromatography, Microscopy, Polymer synthesis and processing, IP generation
Technologies
GPC, GPC-IR, GPC-3D, TREF, SGIC, Rheology, Spectroscopy, Thermal analysis, Chromatography, Microscopy, NMR, Mass Spectrometry
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership in polymer separation and characterization technologies, Develop and validate analytical methods, Serve as subject matter expert for GPC and polymer fractionation, Investigate polymer microstructure, Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Monitor industry trends and competitive technologies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC