Chemist

Overview

Develop and test polymeric adhesives and surfactants for industrial applications

Key Responsibilities

• polymer synthesis
• performance testing
• formulation development
• scale‑up
• material selection
• record keeping

Tasks

-Enhance the understanding of application mechanisms of action. -Maintain detailed records of experiments, results, and conclusions. -Synthesize and characterize novel polymeric adhesives, focusing on structure/property relationships. -Collaborate closely with a cross-functional technical team to develop, test, and scale-up a variety of polymeric and surface active products. -Select and test elastomeric porous structures and surface active agents to maximize performance. -Align concept development with application-specific requirements. -Conduct performance testing using experimental design and protocols, including data collection, interpretation, and reporting. -Develop formulation approaches that optimize efficacy, costs, intellectual property, and regulatory and safety compliance. -Identify new growth opportunities within the field.

Requirements

• phd
• polymer chemistry
• silicones
• ms office
• synthesis
• communication

What You Bring

-Capability to work safely within various laboratory settings. -Ability to travel as needed to support the commercialization of new products. -Experience with laboratory synthesis and characterization of silicone chemistry, adhesives, elastomeric materials, and surfactant chemistry. -Proficiency in the synthesis of novel polymeric materials. -Proficient computer skills, including MS Office. -Extensive practical and theoretical knowledge of silicones, adhesives, elastomeric materials, and surfactant chemistry. -Solid record-keeping skills. -Strong ability to plan and organize multiple assignments with minimal supervision. -Effective both individually and in team settings. -PhD in Polymer Chemistry or a Masters or Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of industry experience. -Strong verbal and written communication skills. -Understanding of chemical, thermal, mechanical, and physical testing methods.

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Benefits

-Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Medical, dental & vision -Transportation benefits -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Employee Assistance Program -Short and long-term disability -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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