Senior Polymer Chemist

Verde Bioresins, Inc? is an innovative material science company with the mission of creating sustainable solutions to reduce plastic waste in our natural environment. With speed and agility in mind, Verde partners diligently with its brand and manufacturing customers to design, engineer and manufacture sustainable biopolymer technology for durable consumer goods.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Polymer Chemist will report to our Head of R&D and will be responsible for formulating and testing new bio-based polymers and additives for production, testing their characterization and analyzing experimental results to guide future directions in our R&D lab. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide expertise in polymer processing/structure/property relationships and guide selection of raw materials and manufacturing parameters.

• Support the development of PolyEarthylene resins from research into product development and manufacturing, in collaboration with process development, sales and operations teams

• Maintain hands-on involvement in laboratory experimentation and troubleshooting throughout the development lifecycle

• Help develop high quality technical communication, including reports and presentations

• Engage with Verde sales teams to help identify technical opportunities, guide portfolio strategy, and support commercialization of PolyEarthylene resins.

• Leverage external partnerships and third-party organizations to accelerate learning, expand testing capabilities, and enhance technology development.

• Support customer trials with occasional travel (5-10%)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. or Masters in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field

• Background/experience with mechanical, chemical and physical material testing techniques, such as ASTM tensile and flexural strength determination, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and polymer rheology

• Knowledge of modern plastic manufacturing processes, including injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, film extrusion/lamination, and rapid prototyping

• Knowledge and familiarity with polyolefin materials and biobased polyesters, such as polylactic acid

• Knowledge and application of laboratory safety best practices, including SDS cataloging, material storage, material disposal, inventory, and maintenance of related equipment

• Ability to plan and execute independent lab work, while collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The position requires physical activity and the handling of chemicals. Candidates are required to follow the safety protocols and be familiar with personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in the laboratory environment.

• 5-10% travel required to support customer trials

Salary: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

LOCATION: Fullerton, CA

For more information visit us at www.verdebioresins.com