Polymer Materials R&D Associate – Lab & Testing

JobDiva, Inc.; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. invites applications for a R&D Associate in Midland, MI. This 1-year contract role supports research and development activities focused on material characterization, polymer composites, and laboratory operations.

The incumbent will operate benchtop test equipment, perform data collection, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help improve testing methods while maintaining lab safety and equipment calibration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related discipline preferred.
• Formulation experience with polymer composite matrices highly preferred.
• Experience with data acquisition and data management.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate benchtop test equipment to characterize material properties.
• Learn and become proficient in laboratory tests and procedures.
• Complete assigned work accurately and in a timely manner.
• Apply scientific reasoning to troubleshoot basic problems.
• Use hand tools for sample preparation or hardware modification.
• Collect, organize and compile data from laboratory testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members on R&D projects.
• Maintain the laboratory, including labeling and waste disposal.
• Maintain, verify and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing techniques, equipment, hardware, or software.

Skills

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Silicones testing

English fluency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Polymer composites experience (preferred)

Tools

Benchtop test equipment

Job description

JobDiva, Inc. invites applications for a R&D Associate in Midland, MI. This 1-year contract role supports research and development activities focused on material characterization, polymer composites, and laboratory operations.

The incumbent will operate benchtop test equipment, perform data collection, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help improve testing methods while maintaining lab safety and equipment calibration.