Polymer Chemist
On-site · Littleton, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Lead the design and development of polymer formulations for maritime and defense platforms, execute test campaigns to evaluate material properties, analyze data, and iterate formulations to meet customer and regulatory requirements. Translate lab-scale formulations into scalable manufacturing processes, collaborate with engineering and production teams to guide scale-up and process optimization, and lead qualification, testing, and certification efforts to enable commercialization. Maintain detailed documentation of formulations, processes, and results; contribute to proposals and new products to enhance technical capabilities and growth. Requires PhD or MS in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, with hands-on expertise in polyurethane, PVC, elastomers, and polymer characterization techniques.
Required Qualifications
- PhD or MS in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience formulating polymer materials in an industrial or applied R&D setting
- Experience customizing polyurethanes, polyvinyl chloride, rubbers, and other elastomers
- Experience scaling chemical processes from lab to production
- Hands-on experience with polymer characterization techniques (DMA, DSC, TGA, rheology, etc.)
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and manufacturing teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to deliver on tight schedules using scrappy and creative solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an aptitude for interdisciplinary technical communication
Additional Requirements
- Export Control Requirements: US Citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
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