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Peak Nano · 2 weeks ago

Sr Research Scientist

Greater Cleveland

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $170K/yr

8+ years exp

Peak Nano is a US-based, AI-driven technology company that uses nanotechnology to tackle global challenges. The Sr. Research Scientist will be responsible for leading polymer product development programs, collaborating with various teams to ensure innovative products are developed and introduced to market.

Health CareNanotechnology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

PJ Larkin

Responsibilities

Identify, capture, and lead targeted internal and external layered polymeric material development projects and a small project team to resolve technical challenges

Fundamental understanding of polymer structure-property relationships leveraged to evaluate new materials and technologies following the company new product development roadmap

Serve on multi-disciplinary project teams to collaborate, provide technical input, and deliver results aligned with team deliverables

Develop and implement technical solutions through hands-on experimentation / problem-solving of technical issues

Work seamlessly across groups, business partners, and customers to assist in scale-up new technology

Push boundaries to develop an understanding of the relationship between process and product performance

Consistently apply the scientific method in the planning and execution of experimental plans and problem solving to resolve concerns

Formulate hypotheses and develop experimental plans to test hypotheses

Demonstrate the appropriate use of statistical tools to solve complex problems

Lead by example in exhibiting appropriate safety and EH&S behaviors by promoting safe work habits

Qualification

Polymer material sciencePolymeric materials characterizationNew product developmentThermoplastic polymer processingFilm extrusionProject leadershipStatistical toolsDesign of experiments

Required

Master's degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science or a related engineering field

8+ years' experience in polymer related fields

Experience with cast or blown extrusion of film and/or applications

Fundamental knowledge of polymer material science structure-property relationships, polymer rheology, film extrusion and film mechanical and transport properties

US Citizenship