Polymer Chemist: Defense R&D to Pilot-Scale

Via Logic LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Synthetic Chemist to join the Defense Sector at the Picatinny Arsenal, NJ site. You will design, synthesize, and characterize advanced polymer materials, and scale-up processes from bench to pilot scale, enabling transition to production.

Responsibilities include developing new synthesis methods, performing literature and patent reviews, and documenting findings in reports and SOPs. A BS/MS in Organic or Polymer Chemistry and 2–6 years of experience, plus US citizenship, are

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Organic or Polymer Chemistry with 2–6 years of experience in industrial R&D or manufacturing.
• Experience in organic and/or polymer synthesis (e.g., free radical, condensation, ring-opening polymerization) or advanced materials development.
• Hands-on experience with analytical and physical characterization methods for polymers and organic molecules, including chromatographic (HPLC, GPC) and spectroscopic (NMR, FTIR) techniques.
• Strong research mindset with a proven ability to design experiments, troubleshoot synthetic pathways, and document findings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute novel synthetic approaches to develop new materials, focusing on polymers, macromolecules, and functional binders.
• Conduct process optimization, formulation, and scale-up studies to transition bench-scale synthesis into pilot or large-scale production.
• Perform literature searches and patent reviews to stay current with industry ingredients, polymerization processes, and material science techniques.
• Develop more efficient and environmentally sustainable methods for synthesis and processing of existing materials.
• Characterize polymers and synthetic materials using state-of-the-art analytical techniques (e.g., GPC/SEC, DSC, TGA, FTIR, NMR, rheology).
• Translate research into actionable data through technical reports, SOPs, publications, and presentations.
• Formulate new research ideas and contribute to technical proposals for future R&D initiatives.

Skills

Organic/polymer synthesis

Analytical characterization

Experiment design

Team collaboration

US Citizenship

Education

BS/MS Organic or Polymer Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GPC

NMR

FTIR

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Synthetic Chemist to join the Defense Sector at the Picatinny Arsenal, NJ site. You will design, synthesize, and characterize advanced polymer materials, and scale-up processes from bench to pilot scale, enabling transition to production.

Responsibilities include developing new synthesis methods, performing literature and patent reviews, and documenting findings in reports and SOPs. A BS/MS in Organic or Polymer Chemistry and 2–6 years of experience, plus US citizenship, are