Senior Scientist

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Develop polymer based materials for thermal and EMI management solutions. This position requires some background in chemistry, polymer science, and polymer composites, and a strong understanding of materials and structure-property relationships.

Responsibilities

• The responsibilities will include, but not limit to: plan and conduct lab experiments, prepare samples, characterize materials, understand composition and property relationships.
• Develop, formulate and characterize new material formulations for new product development.
• Generate technical reports and project progress reports as requested or required.
• Interface with process engineer for scale up experiments and/​or process development or improvements; and with quality department for product specification, analytical methods.

Requirements

• Chemistry, polymer and materials characterization techniques such as TGA, DSC, rheometer, FTIR, SEM, etc.
• Hands on experience with formulation, polymer-filler system is preferred.
• Experience with silicone, rubber, polyurethane is a plus.
• Experience with complex fluids, structure fluids is a plus.
• Ability to work well in Team environment.
• Highly motivated with hands-on approach to laboratory work.

Education & Experience Request

• BA or Master’s degree in polymer science, or materials science, or chemistry
• + 3 years experience in polymer composites/materials development
• Experience and knowledge with polymer structure, polymer chemistry, polymer composites, rheology control, instruments.

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