Scientist I​/Scientist II Research

Tacoma, WA, 19002 50th Avenue E, Tacoma, WA 98446, USA

• Participate in the activities of the Composite Materials Research Laboratory (CMRL) relating to prepreg applications of carbon fiber composites.
• Work with other staff to maintain a safe lab environment, implement safe operating procedures, ensure an accident-free workplace, and maintain compliance with waste and environmental regulations.
• Perform skill-sensitive tasks from start to finish including preparing samples, organizing test samples, performing tests, and collecting data under guided directions and instructions.
• Maintain schedules, track project progress, and communicate progress to senior staff.
• Carry out routine research activities including ordering test requests, preparing samples, organizing test samples, performing tests, and collecting data under guided directions and instructions.
• Balance tasks such as sample preparation, testing, equipment maintenance, literature review, data reduction and visualization, and communicating results.
• Compile, interpret and explain results with scientific competence under guided direction for internal reports such as weekly reports and presentations.
• Support transfer of newly developed technology to large-scale production.
• Prepare and write patent applications and specifications under guided directions and instructions.
• Order and maintain stock of general lab supplies and consumables; implement storage and maintenance manuals for lab instruments.
• Coordinate purchase of raw materials, equipment modifications and repairs, and shipping samples with other departments and outside vendors.
• Assist with maintaining instruments and equipment in clean, operational, and orderly condition.
• Assist with developing work instructions for experimental procedures and machine/equipment operations.
• Support higher level research scientists in development of capital investment projects.
• Participate in conferences and expos as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor within the scope of the role.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Background in thermosetting/epoxy composite materials research and development and/or composite manufacturing processes, and/or fiber composite mechanics.
• Ability to work well with diverse personalities and cultures and understanding of management philosophies and practices.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships.
• Ability to lead and train lower-level or new Associates on instrument and equipment operations, experiments and work instructions.
• Ability to set priorities, follow schedules, and manage own time.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• Knowledge of record-keeping techniques and procedures.
• Interpersonal proficiency.
• Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Skills in modeling and simulation software (e.g., Solid Works, MATLAB, Python) are a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, or equivalent experience, required.
• Candidates must currently reside in Washington State for onsite consideration.
• This position involves working with technologies and information subject to U.S. export control regulations; information used for export control screening purposes only.

Compliance with US Export Control Regulations:
This position requires use of information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Applicants must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by ITAR/EAR (U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. The position requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level necessary to perform responsibilities; ability to perform advanced mathematical computations; occasional lifting up to 10 pounds; ability to move within the laboratory and, occasionally, climb stairs; vision and hearing requirements;

and the ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.