Electrospinning Scientist (AZ)

NANOSCIENCE INSTRUMENTS INC; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in nanoscience as a Materials Scientist II, where you'll support electrospinning applications and lead contract research projects. Bring your expertise in polymer science to a dynamic team, balancing hands-on lab work with client engagement and project leadership in a supportive hybrid environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Access to cutting-edge instrumentation

Interdisciplinary project collaboration

Opportunities for company growth and development

Qualifications

• PhD in Polymer Science, Chemistry, or related field required.
• Extensive experience with electrospinning and electrospraying processes.
• Strong communication skills with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrospinning projects for diverse clients.
• Interface with clients to define project scope and optimize processes.
• Conduct hands-on experiments and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Electrospinning

Electrospraying

Project Management

Data Analysis

Technical Sales Support

Education

PhD in Polymer Science

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory Instrumentation

Job description

Materials Scientist II / Electrospinning Scientist

Nanoscience Instruments delivers cutting-edge solutions in materials characterization, surface science, and contract analytical services. Our dynamic, collaborative teams empower scientists and engineers across industries to solve real-world challenges with advanced instrumentation and expert guidance.

Position Overview

We are looking for an intensely curious, PhD-level Scientist in polymer science or chemistry to join our team in a role supporting electrospinning applications and contract research projects. This role combines technical sales support and customer engagement with experimental research and project leadership. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert on electrospinning and electrospraying.

Job Type

Full Time

Schedule

M-F | 8-hour shift

Work setting:

In-person (with travel)

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Research

• Lead and manage electrospinning and electrospraying projects for diverse clients.
• Mentor team members and act as a technical expert on experimental design and data analysis.
• Interface with clients to define project scope, optimize processes, and communicate results.
• Conduct hands-on experiments, prepare samples, and develop standard operating procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, coordinating with vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with quality management standards and document procedures accordingly.
• Prepare written and oral reports detailing project progress and outcomes.

Applications & Technical Support

• Support Fluidnatek electrospinning systems and related applications with SEM.
• Conduct product demonstrations, installations, and user training sessions across North America.
• Participate in pre-sales and post-sales support, including roadshows, workshops, and trade shows.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop new applications and reach new markets.
• Provide remote and onsite technical support and assist with troubleshooting.
• Coordinate web demos and utilize instrumentation for proof-of-concept testing.
• Serve as a liaison between customers and suppliers for application and support matters.

Qualifications

• PhD in Polymer Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience with electrospinning and electrospraying processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical projects and communicate effectively with clients.
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong writing and presentation skills, with a knack for translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Eagerness to travel (~20–30%) for customer support, training, and events.
• A passion for science and an intensely curious mindset toward exploring new materials and methods.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate on impactful, interdisciplinary projects across the research and industrial landscape.
• Balance hands-on lab work with dynamic customer interaction.
• Work in a flexible, supportive hybrid environment with access to cutting-edge instrumentation.
• Grow with a company that values scientific integrity, innovation, and team development.

Apply Today!

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible with nanomaterials? Join Nanoscience Analytical and make an impact across industries. Please send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail]

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