Polymer Chemist

Title: Scientist / Engineer - Research & Development
Location: MARLBOROUGH, MA
Duration: 1 year

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

• Key analytical techniques include CVS, HPLC, UPLC, GPC, % solids, titrations, potentiostatic measurements, surface tension, cloud point, densitometer, and rheometer.
• Proper documentation including new methods, method validation, batch data, management of change, etc.
• Support Research and Development of new additives and formulations used in electroplating and Polymeric / Dielectric products for the microelectronics industry.
• Help design and execute experiments, including operation of equipment and instrumentation for polymerization and electroplating of metals, electrochemistry, chromatography, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, material, and mechanical testing, etc.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data with appropriate documentation.
• Support Quality and Manufacturing for root cause investigations and customer complaints.
• Strict adherence to enhanced safety protocols and ability to work safely and participate in all group safety activities.
• Work safely in an R&D lab environment and hands-on experience needed.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry or related discipline (No PhD)
• Demonstrated ability to handle wet chemistry and operate standard chemical and analytical instrumentation and equipment.
• Highly motivated and effective at working both individually and within team environment to accomplish tasks and project goals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English along with strong attention to detail
• Understanding of analytical techniques used to characterize small organic molecules, polymers, and inorganic chemicals
• Strong data analysis skills; experience using JMP or other statistical tools is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability in project management
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Demonstrated ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals
• Demonstrated ability to follow a procedure and work with high degree of repeatability and attention to detail

Preferred Requirements

• Technical MS degree in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science & engineering.
• Experience with analytical techniques, including electrochemistry, X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Chromatography.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $55