Chemist
Actalent
Develop and scale novel polymer adhesives and surfactant formulations for industrial use.
20 days ago ago
$40 - $70
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Wallingford, CT
Onsite
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Technical consultation
Performance analysis
Physical development
Injury prevention and recuperation
Sports psychology
360° Marketing
Consultancy with clubs and sporting entities
Legal services
Sector Specialisms
Utilities
Power
Automotive
Food and Beverage
Consumer Products
Industrial Goods
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
polymer synthesis
material characterization
performance testing
formulation development
data management
team collaboration
- 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.
What you bring
phd
polymer synthesis
silicone chemistry
ms office
lab safety
communication
- 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.
- 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
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Company
Overview
$1.3B Annual Revenue
Revenue Figure
Generated annually through a network of technical and consulting services.
27,500+ Consultants
Consultants Network
Comprises a global network of expert professionals across industries.
- 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.
- We empower people to realize their full potential by providing opportunities to grow and learn.
- We build lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and respect.
- We champion innovation, continuously seeking creative solutions.
- We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients and employees.
- We foster a collaborative environment where team members contribute to collective success.
2050
Target Year
The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050.
- focused on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing environmental sustainability.
- committed to making energy-efficient investments and improving operational practices for sustainability.
- focuses on reducing waste and increasing recycling in its operations.
- This company prioritizes creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.
- The organization strives to increase gender diversity and empower women at all levels.
- The company regularly monitors and tracks progress on gender-related diversity goals.
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