Chemist / Scientist at Airable Research Lab

Airable works with commercial partners to develop and customize biobased products and assist with their commercialization. Housed on Ohio Wesleyan University campus, Airable offers a very competitive compensation package with industry-leading benefits.  We have a dynamic work environment with a congenial, consultative team and great flexibility. Join a young and rapidly growing team of chemists and engineers to help shape the future—of both Airable Research Lab and tomorrow’s bio-based marketplace. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Address clients’ product and material needs by generating innovative ideas and solutions that employ soybean components.

• Develop and formulate new products with numerous applications, such as monomers, coatings, polymers, adhesives, surfactants, lubricants, additives and greases.

·        Develop cost-effective solutions that maintain or enhance product performance.

• Interact closely with other scientists to develop comprehensive solutions.

·        Identify other challenges presented by existing products and processes that may lend themselves to bio-based solutions.

·        Plan and conduct research activities.

·        Report on research both internally (to Airable staff and management) and externally (to commercial clients).

• Maintain laboratory records and write reports and research summaries, as required.

·        Collaborate with non-R&D efforts (e.g., business development), as needed.

·        Create and protect intellectual property.

• Maintain continuous knowledge of technical developments in the field.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in chemistry, polymer science and chemical engineering, or a closely related field
• Polymer synthesis background, such as condensation and free radical polymerization
• Highly motivated and self-driven, with the ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams
• Ability to multi-task under aggressive timelines to support team and corporate objectives
• Broad interests and willingness to take on relatively undefined challenges
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and creativity

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of structure–property relations and materials properties; ability to design materials to desired properties
• Demonstrated innovative accomplishments with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Knowledge of developing and formulating new products in the broad fields of organic, inorganic, and hybrid materials with various applications
• Experience with bio-based materials, bio-based building blocks, and soy-based product development
• 0 – 7 years of experience