Materials Specialist

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This role is a fully remote opportunity focused on raw materials sourcing. You will manage key supplier relationships and procurement processes from your home office, including sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw materials essential for our manufacturing operations.

• Identify new suppliers, evaluate their capabilities and pricing.
• Maintain existing supplier relationships to ensure quality, timely delivery, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct market research on raw material trends.
• Manage inventory levels in collaboration with supply chain teams.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
• Use procurement software and ERP systems.

Qualifications:

solid understanding of procurement principles in raw material markets, proven experience in sourcing, negotiation, and contract management. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to identify cost‑saving opportunities.

This on‑site position focuses on pioneering new materials and technologies. You will lead complex R&D projects, conduct advanced research in synthesis, characterization, and application development, and collaborate with engineers and product developers.

• Lead and conduct advanced research projects in materials science.
• Design and execute experimental methodologies to investigate material properties, performance, and behavior.
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results.
• Develop novel materials and optimize existing ones for specific applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate research findings into tangible innovations.
• Write and publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
• Manage research projects, including planning, resource allocation, and timeline management.
• Mentor junior scientists and research assistants.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in materials science.
• Contribute to the development of intellectual property through patent applications.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety protocols.
• Evaluate and recommend new analytical instruments and laboratory equipment.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with academic institutions and industry partners.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of post‑doctoral or industry research experience in materials science.
• Expertise in material synthesis, characterization techniques (XRD, SEM, TEM, spectroscopy), and performance testing.
• Track record of leading R&D projects and delivering innovative solutions.
• Strong understanding of solid‑state physics, chemistry, and thermodynamics.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with computational materials science tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
• A passion for scientific discovery and innovation.

This 100% remote position allows leading experts to drive innovation and discovery from their preferred location. You will spearhead research initiatives, develop novel materials, and advance our understanding of material properties and behaviors.

• Lead and manage cutting‑edge research projects in materials science and engineering.
• Develop and characterize novel materials with tailored properties for specific applications.
• Design and conduct sophisticated experiments using state‑of‑the‑art characterization techniques.
• Analyze and interpret complex experimental data.
• Publish research results in leading scientific journals and present at international conferences.
• Mentor and guide junior researchers.
• Contribute to the development of research strategies and proposals for funding.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including academic institutions and industry leaders.
• Stay abreast of the latest…