What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Development Chemist position at Noble Biomaterials?
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At Noble, the work you do matters. We manufacture innovative products that support the military, advance the medical field, and improve everyday life. Whether it's enhancing safety, enabling critical care, or solving real-world challenges, our solutions help people when it matters most. Be part of a purpose-driven team where your skills contribute to meaningful change.
**Noble Biomaterials, Inc is currently seeking a Technical Development Chemist to join our team.**
What You'll Get
### Additional Information:
***Equal O portunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled***
At Noble, the work you do matters. We manufacture innovative products that support the military, advance the medical field, and improve everyday life. Whether it's enhancing safety, enabling critical care, or solving real-world challenges, our solutions help people when it matters most. Be part of a purpose-driven team where your skills contribute to meaningful change.
**Noble Biomaterials, Inc is currently seeking a Technical Development Chemist to join our team.**
What You'll Get
- **Salary: $102,400-133,000 annually- based on experience**
- **Weekly Pay - Get Paid Every Thursday!**
- **Full Benefits Starting the 1st of the Month After Hire!**
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- **$2,000-$4,000 Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)**
- **An account that is funded by the company to cover a portion of the in-network deductible for you and your family. (debit card)**
- Company-Paid Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
- FSA, Voluntary Insurance Options
- **401(k) Company Match (after 6 months)**
- 11 Paid Holidays PTO
- SUMMARY:** We are seeking a Technical Development Chemist to lead the development and improvement of metallization processes for textile-based materials. This role focuses on optimizing silver-plating chemistry, improving product quality (uniformity, adhesion, conductivity), and scaling solutions from lab to production. You will work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to translate research into practical manufacturing improvements.
- Develop and optimize pre-treatment, activation, and plating chemistries
- Design and run lab and pilot-scale experiments to improve metallization processes
- Troubleshoot and improve plating bath stability, performance, and recovery
- Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement
- Support scale-up, production trials, and process qualification
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, and EHS
- Document and present technical findings and recommendations
- Provide technical support across teams and for customer-related issues
- Contribute to new technology development and long-term roadmaps
- Review raw materials (SDS/COA) and support quality lab activities
- MS or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 3 years of experience in plating, metallization, surface treatment, or specialty chemicals
- Experience with electroplating or electroless plating (silver, copper, nickel, etc.)
- Understanding of surface preparation and activation on non-conductive materials
- Strong analytical skills (e.g., SEM, XRF, ICP, titration)
- Ability to design and interpret experiments independently
- Knowledge of bath chemistry (complexation, additives, stabilizers)
- Understanding of deposition kinetics and process variables
- Experience in regulated or quality-driven environments (ISO, GMP, etc.)
- Textile or polymer surface chemistry experience
- Continuous/roll-to-roll processing knowledge
- Familiarity with silver chemistry and tarnish prevention
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Clear communication and technical reporting skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to change
- Team-oriented with a commitment to quality and safety
### Additional Information:
- No direct reports; mentorship opportunities available
- Candidates with experience in copper or nickel plating are encouraged to apply
- Ready to Join a Team That Invests in You?**
***Equal O portunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled***
Salary : $102,400 - $133,000