Analytical Research Scientist IV — R&D Lead in Materials

Brewer Science, Inc.; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

401k and bonus plans

Educational assistance

Employee assistance program

Paid leave

Insurance package

Job summary

Brewer Science, Inc. invites an Analytical Research Scientist IV to lead R&D measurements and product development in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting.

You will design and conduct lab experiments, develop methods, and interpret data using LC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS, GPC, DMA, TGA, TMA, and DSC to support quality, R&D, and customer-driven projects. The role emphasizes advanced material characterization, collaboration with teams, and ongoing learning of techniques and safety practices in the Rolla

Qualifications

• PhD preferred in analytical chemistry or related field.
• Master’s Degree in analytical chemistry or related field plus 3 years’ experience in materials development.
• Equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Background in Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Organic or Polymer Chemistry is preferred.
• Experience with project or team leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced material characterization.
• Interact with junior and senior analytical support members to ensure alignment and progression of the analytical support mission.
• Stay abreast of developments in the industry by attending conferences, meetings, symposia and workshops.
• Assists in constructing relationships between material components for problem solving.
• Independent learning of tools and techniques, tool theory, practice and maintenance.
• Knowledge of internal customer needs and applications and translating these needs into innovative analysis.
• Understand BSI systems to ensure data aligns with product development requirements (BPD, FMEA, etc.).
• Helps set safety and housekeeping standards and monitors daily practices.
• Keeps up-to-date on best laboratory notebook practices and helps to improve and implement the process.

Skills

Method development

Material characterization

Data interpretation

Leadership experience

Analytical chemistry

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field

Master’s in Analytical Chemistry or related field + 3 years’ experience

Equivalent combination of education and related experience

Background in Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Organic or Polymer Chemistry

Experience with project or team leadership

Tools

Liquid Chromatography (LC)

LC-MS

Gas Chromatography (GC)

GC-MS

GPC

Rheometer

TGA

DMA

TMA

DSC

Job description

Brewer Science, Inc. invites an Analytical Research Scientist IV to lead R&D measurements and product development in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting.

You will design and conduct lab experiments, develop methods, and interpret data using LC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS, GPC, DMA, TGA, TMA, and DSC to support quality, R&D, and customer-driven projects. The role emphasizes advanced material characterization, collaboration with teams, and ongoing learning of techniques and safety practices in the Rolla