Polymer Applications Scientist
Company: DUREZ CORP
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Promerus, LLC () is searching for a dynamic individual with
experience in polymer application development. This scientist will
work with a team of other application development scientists.
Responsibilities will include screening new application
opportunities, conducting laboratory synthesis and polymer
characterization, developing material formulations, interpreting
and reporting results, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The
scientist may serve as the project and customer point person for
internal and external collaborations.Education/Experience
Requirements:
- Minimum Requirements:
- Results driven
- Applications focused (not research focused)
- Interest in successfully driving research and development
projects to commercial success
- Willingness to spend majority of time in laboratory
- Equipment & Instrumentation savvy
- Interest in learning cleanroom processing techniques (e.g.,
spin-coating, photo-exposure alignment tools, profilometry, laser
microscope, reactive ion-etch, sputtering, electroplating,
etc.)
- Keen understanding of polymer structure/property
relationships
- PhD or MS Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemistry, or
Chemical Engineering, or BS with 5+ equivalent experience
- Preferred Additional Requirements:
- Hands-on SEM experience
- Hands-on ink jetting experience
- Experience in polymer application development for high value
markets (e.g., display technologies, silicon wafer/chip coatings,
OLED, biomedical applications, etc.)
- Understanding of methods to characterize chemicals and
materials by Instron, DSC, DMA, TGA, DRM, GPC, HPLC and NMR
- Knowledge of polymer synthesis techniques (e.g., ROMP,
organometallic catalysis, vinyl addition and free radical
polymerization, condensation polymerization, etc)
- Familiarity with formulation chemistry (e.g. adhesion
promoters, antioxidants, etc.)
- Familiarity with statistical analysis and Design of
Experiments
- Interest in working with patent attorney in scoping out the
invention and drafting new patent applications
- Proficiency in Japanese would be advantageousGeneral Skills and
Physical Requirements:
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good attention to detail and keen observation skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain thorough, accurate records
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Ability to multi-task
- Manual dexterity required to use syringes and to operate and
maintain instruments
- Able to stand for prolonged periods of time, for up to 2
consecutive hoursCompany Profile:Promerus is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Sumitomo Bakelite, a pioneer in plastics with over
6,000 employees and $2B in annual sales. Promerus is involved in
the development of a platform of polymers based on cyclic olefins
that are polymerized using proprietary organometallic catalysts.
Application areas include the semiconductor, optoelectronic and
electronic packaging markets. Ongoing development and commercial
activities with multiple Fortune 500 companies in the
micro-electronics and semi-conductor industries is the primary
business focus.Benefits:We offer a wide range of competitive
benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and
disability plans available on the date of hire
- Vacation, Personal and Holiday pay available on the date of
hire
- Competitive wages
- 401 (K) with company match of 50% of the first 6%
contributed
- A great work environment Equal Employment Opportunity and
Non-Discrimination Statement:Sumitomo Bakelite North America
Holding Inc., and all its affiliate companies, is committed to the
principles of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender (including
pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), religion,
national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
physical or mental disability, marital status, age, military or
veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, familial
status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Keywords: DUREZ CORP, Akron , Polymer Applications Scientist, Other , Akron, Ohio
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