CareerPlan

Material Science & Technology (MSAT) Scientist

US-DE-NewportFull-time$103k2026-10-01 → 2026-11-10

Core

Provide technical leadership for liquid chromatography column manufacturing, optimizing processes for silica particle production, modification, and column packing/loading to ensure product quality and consistency.

Role type

Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Scientist/Engineer

Builds

Liquid chromatography columns (silica-based)

Domain

Chemical manufacturing / Separation science

Required skills

Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), Process capability analysis, Root cause investigation, Cross-functional collaboration, Data-driven decision making

Preferred skills

Chromatography, Silica materials, Particle synthesis, Porous materials, Separation science, Lean Six Sigma, ISO9001 quality systems, Manufacturing analytics

Technologies

LC column manufacturing equipment, Particle characterization tools, Statistical software

Responsibilities

Lead root cause investigations for complex production issues impacting quality or yield; Apply chemistry and engineering principles to optimize manufacturing processes; Partner with Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain to resolve technical challenges; Support technology transfer, process scale-up, and new product introductions; Develop and maintain process knowledge and control strategies; Drive initiatives to improve quality, delivery, capacity, and cost.

Seniority

Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC