Lead Research Associate - Inkjet R&D & Scale-Up

Cabot Corporation; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Corporation in Billerica, MA is seeking a Lead Research Associate for the Inkjet R&D team. The role is onsite five days a week, partnering with scientists to advance aqueous pigment dispersions from bench to pilot scale.

You will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and communicate results while ensuring safety and IP compliance in a fast‑paced lab environment. Strong collaboration and continuous learning are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s with relevant lab/plant experience as listed.
• Hands-on chemical engineering, chemistry or material sciences experience.
• Associates’ pathway with 4+ years in related work also acceptable.
• Understand safety, RC14001/RC programs and lab equipment usage.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on complex experiments.
• Follow experimental plans and assist with logistics and equipment.
• Perform chemical and physical tests, document results clearly.
• Design experiments on high‑throughput, robotics/automated equipment.
• Analyze data and summarize interpretations in reports and presentations.
• Maintain safe, compliant lab and pilot plant environments.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data analysis

Experimental planning

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with 2+ years experience

Associates’ degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with 4+ years experience

Tools

Robotics automation

AI/ML tools

Job description

Cabot Corporation in Billerica, MA is seeking a Lead Research Associate for the Inkjet R&D team. The role is onsite five days a week, partnering with scientists to advance aqueous pigment dispersions from bench to pilot scale.

You will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and communicate results while ensuring safety and IP compliance in a fast‑paced lab environment. Strong collaboration and continuous learning are essential.