Senior Research Scientist—Polymer Synthesis

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize novel fluoropolymer architectures to be used as binders in Lithium Ion batteries.
• Generate ideas for new products/applications in areas consistent with business interests based on knowledge of markets and/or technology and discussions with customers or Business Development and generate intellectual property as appropriate.
• Interpret and communicate test results to the business, project team members, research management, and customers.
• Participate actively as a multifunctional project team member, and provide technical leadership for projects
• Supervise technician or chemist in support of group objectives and enhance coating lab capabilities.
• Actively promote safe behavior in the workgroup and takes responsibility for personal safe lab operations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering or related discipline
• 5-10 years of post-graduate polymerization experience, particularly emulsion polymerization with an emphasis on fluoro- or acrylic-monomers.
• Ability to work and think both in a team environment and as an independent, pro-active researcher.
• Strong hands-on laboratory skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct experiments carefully and critically in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present results clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with both internal and external technical/commercial groups.