Analytical Polymer Scientist

Base salary $85,000-$115,000

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401k.

Global leader in innovative and sustainable packaging solutions with a strong focus on R&D, advanced materials, and recyclable packaging technologies. Offers a collaborative technical environment, cutting-edge innovation facilities, strong customer interaction, and excellent long-term career growth opportunities within a growing international organization.

Duties

• Perform chemical and polymer analysis to support R&D, regulatory, and customer needs
• Develop, validate, and document analytical test methods and protocols
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation including HPLC, ICP, and GC-MS
• Interpret analytical data and prepare detailed technical reports
• Lead troubleshooting, maintenance, and vendor coordination for lab equipment
• Support development of new analytical capabilities and lab process improvements
• Correlate analytical testing results with product performance and application outcomes
• Assist with purchasing laboratory supplies and instrumentation
• Collaborate with internal teams, external labs, customers, and industry groups
• Transfer analytical methods and best practices across global sites
• Evaluate new instrumentation and develop research proposals aligned with business needs
• Create onboarding and training materials for new lab employees and co-ops
• Support EHS activities including risk assessments and hazardous material management

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field
• Experience with analytical method development and validation
• Proficiency with HPLC-QTOF, ICP-MS, and GC-MS instrumentation
• Strong knowledge of polymers and related materials
• Ability to interpret analytical data and communicate findings effectively
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instruments
• Understanding of statistical validation and laboratory documentation
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical teams
• Familiarity with lab safety, EHS practices, and hazardous chemical handling
• If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at [email protected]

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