Polymer Scientist

Polymer Scientist

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Job Description

EAG Laboratories, a Eurofins company, is a global leader in advanced microscopy, surface analysis and semiconductor testing services of various types of materials from synthetic biomaterials to nanotechnology, deliver new “super materials” with the potential to transform our world.Our laboratoriesareat the forefront of this revolution, providing the scientific expertise and analytical techniques to support companies at every phase of the product lifecycle, from R&D to manufacturing.

Our clients include leading edge tech companies in a diverse range of industries and business sectors who design, manufacture or incorporate products for tomorrow’s technology driven world. Our scientists and engineers engage in peer-to-peer interaction to discuss and comprehensively understand client issues, challenges, goals and urgency, to define the technical problems, develop and execute analyses, and report back results. We have a growth mindset culture where individuals are encouraged to drive their own success and make their own decisions while fulfilling client needs.

Our company has a position open in the Polymer Group. The group specializes in non-routine problem solving that encompasses:

• Failure analysis in molded parts, delamination of films, adhesives and coating, processing/curing issues, chemical compatibility, blisters and surface defects.
• Examples of polymeric materials we evaluate includes raw materials in polymer formulations, adhesives, coatings, molded, extruded and cast components.

The skills and experience we look for in a Polymer Scientist Candidate include instrumental experience and data interpretation with:

• chromatography (GPC, GC-MS, pyrolysis GC-MS, HPLC/LC-MS),
• spectroscopy (UV-Vis, FTIR, Raman, NMR),
• thermal analysis (DSC, TGA)
• physical properties (DMA, TMA)

This role is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) therefore all accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR: U.S. Person is a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

B.Sc./M.Sc./Ph.D. in Chemistry with an emphasis in Polymer Chemistry is preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of industrial or analytical testing lab experience is preferred
• Polymer characterization techniques are required
• Failure analysis is preferred but is not required
• Experience in a GMP environment is a plus
• A knowledge of generalized polymer synthesis techniques is a plus

If you have these skills, enjoy a challenge, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a team centric approach to solving problems, please apply.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.