Scientist II/Senior Melt Polymer Scientist
Core
Drive development and optimization of solid polymers (hot melt adhesives) using polymer extrusion, melt processing, and AI-driven experimental design.
Role type
Senior IC Melt Polymer Scientist
Builds
Scalable polymer processing and testing workflows for autonomous science platforms
Domain
Materials Science / Polymer Chemistry / Adhesives
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Melt polymer formulation, polymer extrusion, melt rheology, polymer characterization (DSC, GPC/SEC, FTIR), mechanical testing (peel, shear, tack, tensile), quantitative data analysis
Preferred skills
Pilot-scale extrusion experience, Python for automation, automated high-throughput lab environments
Technologies
Rheometers, Melt flow indexers, DSC, GPC/SEC, FTIR
Responsibilities
Design AI-driven experimental design for adhesive formulations, characterize processability via melt rheology, establish structure-property relationships, execute mechanical testing protocols, integrate outputs into autonomous closed-loop workflows, troubleshoot characterization instrumentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC