Innovative Polymer Chemist for Hybrid Materials Research

AeroVironment, Inc.; Upper Valley Trailer Court (OH); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist specialized in Polymer Chemistry and Hybrid Materials to advance materials for defense and aerospace applications.

You will design, synthesize, and characterize polymer-based and hybrid systems, and contribute to material formulation and processing improvements. Working with senior scientists and cross-disciplinary teams, you will conduct experiments, document results, and communicate findings to project teams while upholding rigorous safety

Qualifications

• Graduate degree with laboratory research experience in chemistry or materials science.
• Experience with standard laboratory equipment and safety practices.
• Ability to document results and communicate findings clearly.

Responsabilités

• Conduct laboratory experiments involving polymer chemistry, polymer synthesis, material formulation, and hybrid material preparation using established procedures and research methods.
• Assist with the development, preparation, and evaluation of polymer-based materials, composites, and hybrid material systems.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures related to material synthesis, sample preparation, processing, purification, and testing.
• Characterize materials using appropriate analytical and laboratory techniques to evaluate chemical composition, physical properties, morphology, thermal behavior, and material performance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data to identify trends, evaluate results, and support research objectives.
• Assist with optimizing material formulations, reaction conditions, and processing parameters under the direction of senior scientists.
• Troubleshoot routine experimental issues and communicate unexpected results, deviations, and technical challenges to the appropriate technical lead.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, experimental records, technical reports, and research documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepare materials, samples, data summaries, and presentations to communicate experimental progress and findings to project teams.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, technicians, and other cross-functional team members to support research and development activities.
• Follow established laboratory safety procedures and applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and work areas to support safe and efficient research operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Laboratory research

Data analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Formation

Graduate degree in Chemistry or related field

Outils

FTIR

DSC

TGA

SEM

Description du poste

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist specialized in Polymer Chemistry and Hybrid Materials to advance materials for defense and aerospace applications.

You will design, synthesize, and characterize polymer-based and hybrid systems, and contribute to material formulation and processing improvements. Working with senior scientists and cross-disciplinary teams, you will conduct experiments, document results, and communicate findings to project teams while upholding rigorous safety