PhD Research Chemist

About the role

This person will join a small team of folks reporting to a R&D Director and the focus of this role will be on formulation, synthesis, processing, and characterization of polymers - this role will also have a customer-facing aspect to it at times, working on custom formulations.

Responsibilities

• Join a small team of folks reporting to a R&D Director
• Focus on formulation, synthesis, processing, and characterization of polymers
• Work on custom formulations as needed
• Respond to real-time changes or changing business needs
• Learn and grow in a fast-paced, nimble environment

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, ideally Polymer Chemistry or Organic Chemistry
• A strong foundation in organic chemistry, including physical, mechanistic, and synthetic principles
• The ideal candidate would have urethane chemistry experience, but it is not an absolute must-have
• Superior communication and critical reasoning skills