Polymer Sensor Research Scientist

Polymer Sensor Research Scientist


Come Join a Great Team!


The research scientist:
- will assume a leadership role in the development and optimization of chemiresistor sensor technology.
- will plan, execute and complete experiments and projects of considerable scope leading to improvements in sensor technology and the development of new sensor materials.
- is responsible for generating data and analyzing critically the response characteristics of the chemiresistor sensors to understand key performance criteria, such as sensitivity, selectivity and stability, and to select the best materials for specific customer applications.
- will survey, understand and report the latest developments in sensor technology, identify ways to transfer new ideas and technologies to products.
- will cultivate technical relationships outside the company for improvement of sensors and products.
- will report to the Director of Research and Development and must be able to work with considerable independence of the supervisor, as well as direct the daily activities of one or more junior staff members (chemical technicians and research associates).
- will coordinate efforts with the Engineering Department to improve current testing capabilities and improve data reduction and analysis methods.
- will work closely with the Manufacturing Department to transfer sensor improvements to products.
- must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and operate in an environment with changing inputs from multiple sources.

Salary Commensurate with Experience.
Excellent benefit program: Insurance: Health, prescription drug, dental, life, disability, Long Term Care. Retirement. Leave & Holidays: Sick, Personal, vacation, paid holidays.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications / Experience


1. Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related physical science, or M.S. with 2 to 5 years of post-academic job experience. Preference is for candidates with academic and work experience in polymer chemistry and development of chemical and biological sensors. New graduates will be considered depending on thesis subject, specific qualifications and KSAs, and additional experience.



2. Two to five years of experience in development, optimization and testing of chemical or biological sensors for gases and liquids.


3. Two to five years of experience in polymer chemistry; polymer formulation, synthesis, solubility, dispersion and thin-film formation(solution casting, spin coating, air spraying).


4. One or more years of experience with surface modifications of carbon black or carbon nanotubes.


5. Experience is required in polymer synthesis and chemical formulations, as well as chemical modification of carbon materials, metals and oxides. Preference is for candidates with significant sensor development experience in one or more areas: electrochemical, metal oxide semiconductors, conductive polymer composites, field effect transistors, thermal (TCD, pyroelectric), or piezoelectric (SAW, QCM, micromechanical) sensors


· Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder (permanent resident). We do not offer practical training positions nor sponsor foreign citizens to obtain work visa or permanent residency.


- If you are interested in this career
opportunity, please send a detailed resume (in a Microsoft Word document).


In the email text please note salary history and expectations, citizenship/visa status, relocation availability, and reference job number.


RECENT GRADUATES WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE ARE ASKED NOT TO APPLY