Composite Materials Chemist / Scientist

Composite Materials Chemist / Scientist

US Citizen / Green Card Holder Only

This is an exciting opportunity to bend the rules with an old chemistry in new large scale 3D printing platforms. Bring your knowledge in composite materials development, testing and processing with your understanding of polymers to make a big impact in driving projects to completion! Exciting technologies, and a family friendly environment with very low turnover in staff makes this an attractive opportunity!

Duties:

The Specialties Group is working on developing new technologies, including binder and sizing chemistries, and novel new applications in 3D printing. This is a very GENERAL job description. This group will not be focused on patenting, publications, or long-term research, but novel, APPLIED new product development.

What You Will Do…

Leads and conducts high quality lab work that is needed for development, commercialization, industrialization, and troubleshooting of vinyl ester and polyester based products for sale into the composites industry

Researches industry trade publications and patent databases to better understand the nature of existing technology and works with legal experts for the creation of patentable technology

Applies creativity and imagination to developing innovative products needed in existing and emerging markets

Becomes proficient at operating application-specific equipment related to Additive Manufacturing. This will include CAD design, creation and editing of slicing programs / code, operating a large-scale 3D printer and a 3-axis CNC

Coordinates research and analysis activities related to new product development including mechanical and thermal characterization of polymers, compounded products, and composites according to their end-use application

Interprets results of laboratory activities to laboratory personnel and management

Advises management and technical colleagues of activities, new technologies, or competitive products or technologies

Prepares reports and technical papers for publication in trade journals or other publications, when directed by management

Serves as technical lead and liaison to target customerâ s research team while qualification testing is being completed

Provides technical service to target customers during beta testing which may include travel to the customerâ s location and working closely with the customerâ s R&D / Manufacturing staff

Keeps laboratory notebook neat and orderly and according to legal guidelines for patent submissions

Uses experimental design and mixture designs to develop robust new products or product improvements

Assist with the creation of application-oriented Technical Data Sheets and Material Safety Data Sheets for developed products

Uses company-specific project planning software to coordinate multiple projects, keep management appraised of progress, and meets schedules

Keeps abreast of new resins and processes

Perform job duties and obtain training in accordance with our Quality Management System (ISO9001)

Always exhibits exemplary conduct in dealing with company employees and customers and adheres to all Corporate Policies related to ethics

Contributes to the establishment and attainment of a positive and team-oriented environment

Follows safety rules and regulations to ensure a safe working environment

Creates new test methods as needed to ascertain the utility of new products related to end-user applications or manufacturing processes

Leads and consults with the Synthesis Group as needed when new resins are needed for a customerâ s specific application

Leads and consults with the Applications Group when new products are being evaluated and / or compared to competitive products

**If youâ d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at .

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Technical Qualifications:

Masterâ s degree in chemistry, polymer science, materials science, or related field. A PhD in Composites related research is preferred

3 to 5 yearsâ of progressive experience and /or a combination of training in advanced composites field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and / or training are required

Demonstrated proficiency in end use formulation and evaluation

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, is required

Experience in Additive Manufacturing or aptitude to learn related software and hardware

Must have composite laboratory experience including analytical testing, HPLC, FTIR, DMA, DSC, TGA, etc., and mechanical testing. Autoclave operations is a plus

Multi-lingual skills are not required but may be beneficial

US Citizen / Green Card Holder only

**If youâ d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at .

JO: 125.24SK

#LI-SK1