Polymer Synthetic Chemist

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support chemistry lab production, engineering and R&D activities.

Perform wet chemical processes to produce monomers, polymers and polymer devices including cleaning and set-up of reaction glassware, conducting chemical reactions, isolation and characterization of chemical products.

Assist with the design of and perform wet chemistry experiment protocols and write technical summaries including lab notebook entries with detailed records.

Perform in process and design testing.

Prepare samples and solutions for instrumental analysis such as TGA, DSC, GPC, etc.

Perform process qualification testing and inspections when required.

Assist in establishing analytical quality limits for polymer products.

Assist in maintenance of the laboratory by organizing and ordering supplies, housekeeping and maintaining equipment.

Perform other duties as assigned to meet company goals.

Education and/or Experience

BS/BA in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of industrial experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Background in organic chemistry and synthetic polymer chemistry is highly preferred.

Knowledge of polymer processing and analyses is desirable.

Experience in the operation of basic lab equipment and general chemical lab safety is required.

Clean room/medical device manufacturing experience and familiarity with ISO 9001 or GMP/GLP documentation/processes is desirable.

Required Knowledge/Skills

Experienced in executing synthetic chemical reactions

Possesses a broad knowledge of organic/polymer synthetic process, procedures and analyses.

Ability to contribute to the design and development of new monomers and polymers

Good organizational skills.

Flexible, willing to take on a variety of tasks.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and microscope work.