Chemist
Core
Conduct R&D on polymer (in)organic systems including coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers with a focus on polyurethane and silicone systems.
Role type
Senior R&D Chemist (Polymer Science)
Builds
New polymer products, testing methods, and IP disclosures for construction and industrial applications.
Domain
Specialty chemicals / Polymer science / Construction materials
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research | client delivery
Required skills
Polymer synthesis, Polymer characterization, Structure-property relationship analysis, Experimental design, IP strategy development, Patent application writing, Technical leadership, Process scale-up collaboration
Preferred skills
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Polymer Science, Experience with polyurethane and silicone systems
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Plan and carry out research projects for new product development; Direct technicians in chemical processing and testing; Conduct basic and applied research on polymeric materials; Design experiments to determine structure-property relationships; Identify technical issues and produce breakthroughs; Build relationships with internal and external partners; Collaborate with process engineers to scale-up new products; Develop IP strategy and write patent applications; Maintain safe working environment and compliance with safety programs; Assist in developing SOPs and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities