Senior Scientist

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Senior Chemist/Scientist in Polymer Chemistry

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Chemist/Scientist with extensive expertise in polymer chemistry to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a collaborative professional who thrives in a solutions-oriented environment. The successful candidate will be instrumental in exploring and developing innovative lithographic materials specifically tailored for advanced patterning solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct synthesis of organic compounds and polymers at laboratory scale up to several hundred grams.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to devise effective experimental designs aimed at optimizing polymer properties.
• Employ analytical tests (such as GPC, HPLC, GC, MS, UV/VIS, FTIR, NMR, IR, and GCMS) to facilitate effective process development, characterize products, and ensure final product quality.
• Document experiments and assist in the preparation of technology transfer packages to Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).
• Develop and optimize processes to enhance material performance, reproducibility, and manufacturability.
• Maintain full compliance with all departmental and site-specific Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality regulations, systems, and procedures related to laboratory and scale-up activities.
• Perform routine lab and business unit maintenance to keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Maintain material and inventory databases and order chemical reagents from suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related field, with extensive professional experience in polymer chemistry.
• In-depth understanding of various polymerization methods and polymerization kinetics.
• Demonstrated experience with general laboratory techniques such as distillation, filtration, closed transfer, crystallization, rotary evaporators, vacuum pumps/ovens, and both small and large-scale glassware.
• Proven experience in mentoring and assisting junior chemists, as well as involvement in process improvement and development of production and test methods.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to team projects, thriving in a team environment of shared goals and responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and accuracy in experimental documentation.
• Proficiency in common IT applications (Microsoft Office).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present research progress in technical discussions and meetings.

Join us in our mission to innovate in the field of lithographic materials, where your expertise in polymer chemistry will play a vital role. If you're passionate about advancing materials science and eager to contribute to pioneering projects, we would love to hear from you.

This position requires access to export-controlled technology, technical data or defense services, as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access export-controlled technology, technical data or defense services as authorized pursuant to US regulation or an export authorization obtained by DuPont approved by the controlling US government agency.

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