R&D Scientist

About the role

Plan and execute synthesis of organosilane/silicon-containing molecules at mg–kg scales, including setup, monitoring, and workup. Develop and optimize routes for yield, selectivity, scalability, cost, and impurity profiles; propose alternatives. Design and interpret experiments (DoE as appropriate) and perform reproducible scale-up runs. Prepare, purify, and characterize compounds (NMR, GC/GC-MS, TGA/DSC as needed) and analyze impurities. Maintain thorough experimental records; produce lab reports, batch records, and SOPs for technology transfer. Support patent drafting with experimental examples, claim review, and enabling data suggestions. Collaborate with analytical, EH&S, engineering, and applications/OEM teams to resolve issues. Respond to customer/OEM synthesis requests and support samples for applications testing.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related science discipline.
• Industrial or academic experience in silicon, organosilicon, or organometallic chemistry.
• 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in multistep synthesis.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related science discipline.
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder management, ability to work in highly diverse and agile environment.
• Curiosity and drive to learn and translate academic skills into industrial practice.
• Deep understanding of synthetic organic chemistry (mechanisms, functional group transformations) and organosilicon chemistry fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with air/moisture-sensitive chemistry: Schlenk techniques & glovebox use.
• Ability to plan experiments, maintain accurate lab notebooks, and interpret analytical data (1H/13C/29Si NMR, GC-TCD/FID, GC-MS).
• Strong practical skills in purification (distillation, crystallization) and medium-scale isolation.
• Familiarity with basic process-safety principles (hazard identification, risk assessments) and safe handling of silanes and pyrophoric reagents.
• Good data analysis and presentation skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English; ability to write experimental sections and internal reports.

Pay

Pay range for this position: $102,000 - $132,000. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement contributions
• Other perquisites

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