Polymer Chemist-- GOEDC

Responsibilities

• Independently conducting organic reactions (pilot and lab scales), including reaction system assembly, monitoring, product work‑up/analysis/characterization, and experimental documentation using an electronic laboratory notebook system.
• Independently making parts from resins, including mixing, milling, pressing and sintering, monitoring, product work‑up/analysis/characterization, and experimental documentation using an electronic laboratory notebook system.
• Analyze results, recognize erroneous or unexpected outcomes, and make suggestions for a path forward.
• Characterize material structure and performance, using various spectroscopic techniques, including NMR, IR.
• Become familiar with and learn polymer characterization instrumentation such as DSC, TGA, DMA, TMA, impact and tensile testing.
• Properly document and report all experimental data. Present findings and results at team meetings.
• Ability to use Windows‑based computer systems.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate instruments. Author and prepare instrument manuals and SOPs.
• Participate and follow all safety policies and best practices. Support process safety management (PSM) by maintaining pilot and laboratory safety documentation.
• Order and purchase supplies when needed. Maintain chemical, resin and experimental sample inventory.
• Coordinate outside laboratory testing, including shipping samples following proper DOT rules and regulations.
• Required transferring flammable and powders (drum size) and limited lifting of lab equipment (reactor, glassware, etc.).

• Prior work experience with pilot scale polymerization and handling drum quantity flammable is highly preferred.
• BS in Chemical Engineering, Materials, Chemistry or have equivalent experience.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge or working experience with polymer characterization instrumentation is preferred.
• Ability to learn a wide variety of testing methods and instruments.
• Experience with mechanical testing equipment is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, organize, and plan responsibilities.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.