Senior Polymer Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Polymer Scientist to develop photocurable materials for next-generation 3D printers in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.

Successful candidates will be passionate about polymer / oligomer synthesis, photopolymer formulation, polymer thermo / mechanical / optical characterization, 3D printing, building machines, and working on complex problems that involve advanced materials, optics, and systems.

Good news : it’s serious fun!

Responsibilities

• Develop photocurable compositions that produce 3D printed components with application-enabling thermal, mechanical, optical, and other performance properties. This will span :
• Design and synthesis of oligomers / polymers for photocurable materials formulation
• Formulation and characterization of photocurable materials and printed parts
• Interfacing with interdisciplinary product development team to develop application driven-materials
• Interfacing with external parties and stakeholders regarding materials, material performance, and evaluation thereof
• Working with a diverse and interdisciplinary team of chemists and materials, optical, electronics, mechanical, and product engineers to develop industry leading 3D printing pipeline from 3D geometry to parts
• Scale up of laboratory processes
• Supervision of interns and co-op students
• Comply with EH&S requirements and promote safety in the work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS / PhD in Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields
• 3-5 years’ experience designing and commercializing photocurable materials in industry
• Strong competency in tensile / flexural / impact testing, DSC, DMA, rheometer, FT-IR, UV-Vis, GPC / SEC
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of team
• Great documentation, experimental design, and result recording skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of photopolymer structure / properties / processing / performance relationships
• Experience commercializing polyurethane coatings and / or elastomers
• Experience commercializing thermoset resins
• Experience commercializing resins for 3D printing applications
• Fabrication skills : 3D printing
• Computer skills : CAD, scripting e.g., Python, data visualization e.g. tableau

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation packages in our VC-backed startup
• Benefits include a full suite of offerings covering medical, dental, vision and 401k plan.
• Beautiful setting looking out over a river and seaport; outdoor seating and picnic areas.
• Highly collaborative work environment.

Additional Information :

Travel : Occasional travel may be required from time to time

We value diversity in our company and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.