Material Scientist at Atrium

Our client is an American-based biotechnology company that makes biomaterials. They are looking to expand their team by hiring a Material Scientist.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$65k – $75k Depending on relevant experience

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a Material Scientist to join the company in its Product Development group in their Essex County, NJ location. This is a unique opportunity for an individual to join a collaborative team to create next-generation environmentally conscious products using emerging technology.

Responsibilities of the Material Scientist:

• Be comfortable working in an independent, fast-paced atmosphere.
• The Material Scientist will take the lead role and a hands-on approach to all aspects of the R&D laboratory’s product development function, including prototype development, characterization, raw material selection, and process development.
• Perform hands-on laboratory research activities including imaging and characterization, including but not limited to SEM, spectrophotometers, DSC, FTIR, GC, HPLC, TGA, and ICP.
• Incorporate materials such as bio-engineering materials, carbon-neutral materials, natural polymers, recycled materials, and green compounds to meet goals.
• The Material Scientist will be responsible for maintaining equipment in the R&D laboratory and running characterization experiments such as reaction rates, conversion, and density checks. o Leverage prior material processing knowledge to establish and meet project timeline/objectives.
• Provide formulation and process support and troubleshooting for both current commercial products and products under development at third-party vendors.
• Use formulation experience and scientific literature to develop, justify, and/or investigate formulation and processing techniques.

Qualifications for the Material Scientist:

• The Material Scientist must be comfortable working within an R&D laboratory setting and knowledgeable about the requirements of operating & maintaining an R&D laboratory.
• Prior experience in polymer synthesis and working with biomaterials such as leather products will be necessary in this role.
• Ability to communicate experiment results and progress to both internal lab members and external processing vendors such as tanneries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of the company.
• The Material Scientist must have writing skills consistent with the ability to prepare concise, timely, and accurate reports.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related science with a minimum of 3 relevant material science industry experience.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k.
• PTO.