Inkjet R&D Lead - Onsite in Billerica

Cabot Corporation; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 70,400 - 96,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) savings plan

Vision & Dental insurance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Cabot Corporation in Billerica, MA is seeking a Lead Research Associate for the Inkjet R&D team to advance aqueous pigment dispersions from bench to pilot scale.

You will work closely with scientists and engineers on experiments, analyze data, and present findings while adhering to safety and IP requirements. This onsite role offers hands-on development and growth within Cabot’s inkjet platforms.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field with lab/plant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years related experience in hands-on chemical engineering, chemistry, material sciences, etc.
• Associates degree with 4+ years related experience in hands-on chemical engineering, chemistry, material sciences, etc.
• Strong knowledge of pigment dispersion, milling, or grinding processes.
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages to support data analytics, workflow automation, and advanced process control.
• Strong analytical, observation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with scientists and engineers on complex experiments, using independent judgment on tools, techniques and processes to execute activities.
• Executes various chemical and physical laboratory tests involving synthesis, processing, characterization and related troubleshooting with attention to observations and learning.
• Design and conduct experiments on existing high-throughput, robotics/automated equipment; may use AI and ML for planning and data analysis.
• Generates and organizes data; responsible for data analysis and interpretation of results.
• Properly documents results and summarizes interpretation and conclusions in reports and presentations.
• Assists in training others in testing, compliance, equipment, and safety requirements.

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis

Lab safety

Experiment design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Associates degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Robotics automation

High-throughput equipment

Instrumentation

Job description

Cabot Corporation in Billerica, MA is seeking a Lead Research Associate for the Inkjet R&D team to advance aqueous pigment dispersions from bench to pilot scale.

You will work closely with scientists and engineers on experiments, analyze data, and present findings while adhering to safety and IP requirements. This onsite role offers hands-on development and growth within Cabot’s inkjet platforms.