Polymer Synthesis Scientist: Advanced Living Polymers

VioNano Innovations, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VioNano Innovations, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Scientist specializing in Polymer Synthesis to join our product development team alongside the CTO.

This hands-on lab role owns architectural design, synthesis, and molecular characterization of core polymer platforms, translating novel concepts into scalable materials for our commercial path. You will design complex polymer syntheses, execute advanced living or controlled polymerization methods (RAFT, ATRP), and run rigorous

Qualifications

• Education: PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field, or equivalent via industry experience.
• Synthetic Mastery: deep hands-on expertise in living/controlled polymerization (anionic, RAFT, ATRP).
• Analytical Rigor: proven use of GPC, NMR, etc. to elucidate polymer structures.
• Resourcefulness: lab-scale, agile, limited-equipment problem solving.
• Communication: ability to write clear experimental reports and present findings.
• Strongly Preferred: Polymer Physics knowledge.
• Semiconductor Industry Context: familiarity with electronic materials or surface modification chemistry.
• Mindset: startup experience or proactive, self-directed work style.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Synthesis: design and execute complex polymer syntheses using anionic and controlled free radical polymerizations to achieve precise architectures.
• Characterization: run and interpret GPC/SEC, NMR, MALDI-TOF, and thermal analysis to validate structure and purity.
• Scale-Up & Collaboration: drive bench-to-R&D scale transitions, collaborating with CROs and internal teams.
• Strategic Input: partner with CTO to define experimental roadmaps and IP documentation.

Skills

Scientific rigor

Communication

Resourcefulness

Startup mindset

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Tools

GPC/SEC

NMR

MALDI-TOF

Thermal analysis

Job description

VioNano Innovations, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Scientist specializing in Polymer Synthesis to join our product development team alongside the CTO.

This hands-on lab role owns architectural design, synthesis, and molecular characterization of core polymer platforms, translating novel concepts into scalable materials for our commercial path. You will design complex polymer syntheses, execute advanced living or controlled polymerization methods (RAFT, ATRP), and run rigorous