Materials Scientist

Position Summary

This position is 100% on-site in Brecksville, OH.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve quality, processing efficiency, and production cost of existing compounds and materials
• Interface with different departments to consult on upcoming projects
• Enhance existing materials with additives to improve bonding and/or overall durability
• Evaluate surface modifications to enhance the bonding of various materials
• Work as part of a team to source and qualify new/alternate raw material suppliers
• Investigate manufacturing issues, creating and implementing effective countermeasures
• Execute material characterization on laboratory equipment such as tensile tester, contact angle analyzer, analytical rheometer, DSC, DMA, ATR-FTIR

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in polymer science/engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or any other related field
• 2+ years of experience in a chemistry, polymers and/or materials lab is preferred with demonstrated knowledge of polymer characterization, formulation, and processing.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a track record of multitasking
• Interest in science with a strong sense of intellectual curiosity for understanding and solving problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in polymer science/engineering or related field
• 1+ year of experience in a chemistry, polymers and/or materials lab is preferred with demonstrated knowledge of polymer characterization, formulation, and processing.
• Experience in statistical data analysis and design of experiments
• Knowledge of MiniTab® software is a plus
• Experience in working with thermoplastics, adhesives, coatings, and/or silicone elastomers

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and/or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and/or procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, vendors, non-engineers and/or the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Equipment Used

• Telephones
• Computer
• Other office equipment as needed
• Electrical and general hand tools

Special/Additional Requirements

• Persons in this position may be required to pass a drug, alcohol, and/or criminal background check.

Benefits

• Insurance: AMT offers major medical, dental, and vision insurance at the first of the month following 30 days of service.
• Other Benefits: AMT offers several other voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, critical illness, term life insurance & long term disability (company paid), among others.
• 401k: AMT matches 100% of your contribution, up to 3% of your salary.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): In addition to nine paid holidays, AMT provides employees with paid time off (determined by length of service), starting on day one

Other Exciting Perks!

• Family-oriented, Positive Working Environment
• Discretionary Yearly Raises
• On-site Vending & Gym
• Annual Employee Appreciation Picnic
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program