Materials Scientist

Materials Scientist

Irvine, CA

$125,000 to $150,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits + Sign On Bonus

Develop new technologies and products in support of electronic adhesives business. Identifies opportunities for new technologies, products, or performance improvements.

• Leads one or multiple R&D projects critical to business and ensures timely project milestone advancement. Actively makes specialized knowledge available to the organization.
• Stays current with technology and market megatrends. Acts as responsible for new research, IP, publications, technology roadmap. Secures IP position in own area of development.
• Design, develop, execute and support on-time commercialization of new adhesive formulations and products.
• Directly interact and communicate with external customers and respond to customer requests in timely fashion. Traveling of up to 10% is required.
• Effectively work in cross functional teams across different time zones with members from product development, project management, application engineering, process engineering, marketing and sales.
• Perform all laboratory work in a safe manner. Guide and mentor junior chemists as needed.

Requirements

YOUR SKILLS

• PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Sciences, Materials Science, or in any other related scientific areas.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in the areas of silicone-based adhesives and sealants, thermoset materials, adhesive formulations, electronic materials, or semiconductor packaging is required.
• Individual with proven track record of success such as new technologies and products developed, invention disclosures and patents, and published scientific papers publication in peer reviewed journals.
• Regularly work in a chemical laboratory environment.
• May require passing additional security screening based on customer requirements.

Benefits

Benefits:

• Health, Disability & Life Insurance
• Vacation / Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Flexible Work Policy
• Performance Bonus Incentives
• Paid Parental Leave & Childcare Benefits
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Aid
• International Career Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Programs