Senior Polymer Chemist
Quadratic 3D is seeking a Ph.D. polymer chemist to design, synthesize and characterize innovative oligomeric/polymeric, photopolymerizable 3D printing resins in a fast-paced startup environment. Candidates getting consideration will have strong fundamentals in interdisciplinary polymer chemistry with particular expertise in synthesis, formulation and characterization of novel polymers; will produce innovative solutions to complex problems; will be self-motivated and document/analyze data methodically; and will have good communication and presentation skills and work collaboratively in a team environment. Responsibilities include:
- Develop, formulate and test photopolymerizable 3D printing resins and characterize their properties.
- Collaborate and interface with team employing resins in novel 3D printing conditions
- Independently conceive and execute projects
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
- Ensure compliance with EH&S requirements and promote safety in the work environment.
- Fundamental understanding of synthesis, chemical and mechanical properties of polymeric materials is essential.
- Understanding of the structure-property relationship of various polymers to change formulations/polymer system and ability to manipulate the polymers to suit the requirements of desired physical, chemical and mechanical properties is required.
- Experience with 3D printing, excitonics and/or quantum dots is preferred.
- Ph.D. in Polymer, Chemistry, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering degree with 3 to 10 years of relevant experience.
- One or two years of postdoc experience is helpful.
Travel: 1-3 trips/year
Location: Somerville, Massachusetts
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.