Scientist / Engineer - Research & Development

Roles Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on polymer and/or organic synthesis of monomers, oligomers, and polymers at lab scale (typically 100 mL–20 L), following established procedures and safety protocols.

• Support development and optimization of synthetic routes, including reaction setup, monitoring, work-up, purification, and yield/quality assessment. Prepare and handle reagents, solutions, and formulations used in electronics applications.

• Cover the full scope of the workstream including raw materials ordering, logistics, shipping, lab housekeeping, and documentation.

• Operate and maintain key analytical instruments such as GPC, HPLC, UPLC, NMR, and related chromatography tools; perform routine calibrations and basic troubleshooting.

• Perform additional testing and characterization as needed (e.g., GC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, basic thermal analysis, titrations, % solids, viscosity) to support material qualification and process development.

• Analyze data, summarize results in a clear and organized format, and communicate findings to project leaders in a timely manner.

• Follow written procedures, batch records, and test methods with a high degree of repeatability, accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Document experimental plans, raw data, and conclusions in electronic lab notebooks and technical reports; contribute to new method write-ups and method validation.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; strictly adhere to EHS rules for handling chemicals and operating laboratory equipment.

• Work closely with R&D chemists, engineers, and analytical colleagues to support project goals and timelines, including sample preparation and testing campaigns.

• Over time, and as business needs allow, cross-train in other workstreams as needed to support the team and organization growth such as filtration, formulation, Dry lab and Fab work, etc.

• Participate in regular team meetings, share results, and provide input on experimental design and next steps.

Skills

• Hands-on experience in organic and/or polymer synthesis (academic or industrial), including solution handling, reaction setup, and basic purification techniques.

• Hands-on experience with analytical tools such as GPC, NMR and at least one of HPLC or UPLC or clear familiarity and demonstrated ability to learn these tools quickly.

• Comfort working in a wet chemistry lab, including safe handling of chemicals, solvents, and lab equipment.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow procedures with high repeatability.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly in English (written and verbal), and manage multiple tasks under guidance from senior staff.

Education

• B.S. or M.Sc. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.