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Pendar Technologies · 2 months ago

Application Scientist – Raman Forensics

positionCambridge, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$110K/yr - $140K/yr

Pendar Technologies is a company that designs and manufactures advanced chemical analysis instruments for mission-critical applications. They are seeking an Application Scientist to lead scientific and technical efforts in supporting the use of their Raman platforms in forensic science, focusing on drug chemistry and trace evidence.

ChemicalElectronicsIndustrial ManufacturingMachine LearningManufacturing

Responsibilities

Design and run experiments using Pendar’s Raman platforms
Explore and evaluate sample prep techniques, substrates, and field-relevant workflows
Collaborate with R&D and software teams to align product features with specific use cases
Draft technical notes and user-facing materials based on experimental results
Support customer-facing efforts with your subject-matter expertise

Qualification

Raman spectroscopyForensic workflowsGeneral chemistry knowledgeMethod developmentHands-on experimentationTechnical writingCross-functional collaboration

Required

Experience with forensic workflows, particularly seized drug analysis
Deep familiarity with Raman spectroscopy, ideally including SERS
Strong general chemistry knowledge
Comfortable managing the purchase, handling, storage, and disposal of laboratory chemicals in compliance with safety regulations
Motivated by real-world problems faced by forensic chemists and public safety users
Thrive in a hands-on role developing, testing, and refining analytical methods
Value pragmatic experimentation, iterative development, and cross-functional collaboration
Communicate clearly and effectively in both scientific writing and technical discussions
Reliable, self-directed, and excited to build technology that matters

Benefits

Healthcare
Dental
Vision
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Company

Pendar Technologies

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Pendar is a privately held company that specializes in advancing intelligent chemistry systems.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.pendar.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$0.6M
2020-06-30Grant· $0.2M
2019-01-01Grant· $0.4M

Leadership Team

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Christian Pflügl
Co-Founder
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Seamus J. Fogarty CPA
CFO
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