Polymer Synthesis Scientist — Scale-Up & Innovation

Leidos LLC; Rockaway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Competitive compensation

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Synthetic Chemist at the Picatinny Arsenal, NJ site to bridge research and practical application in advanced polymer systems.

The role involves designing and executing novel polymer syntheses, scaling up processes, and thorough material characterization. A MS/BS in Organic or Polymer Chemistry with 2–6 years in industry is required, along with strong analytical skills and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Organic or Polymer Chemistry with 2–6 years in industrial R&D or manufacturing.
• Experience in organic and/or polymer synthesis (e.g., free radical, condensation, ROP) or advanced materials development.
• Hands-on analytical and physical characterization of polymers/inorganic molecules (chromatography and spectroscopy).

Responsibilities

• Design and execute synthetic approaches to develop new materials, focusing on polymers and macromolecules.
• Conduct process optimization, formulation, and scale-up to pilot/large-scale production.
• Perform literature reviews and patent searches to stay current on materials science techniques.
• Develop greener synthesis and processing methods for existing materials.
• Characterize polymers using state-of-the-art analytical methods (GPC/SEC, DSC, TGA, FTIR, NMR, rheology).
• Translate research into actionable data via reports, SOPs, publications, and presentations.
• Generate new research ideas and contribute to technical proposals for future R&D.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Polymer chemistry

Analytical techniques

GPC/SEC

NMR/FTIR

Documentation

US Citizenship

Education

BS in Organic Chemistry

MS in Polymer Chemistry

Tools

GPC

HPLC

NMR

FTIR

DSC

TGA

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Synthetic Chemist at the Picatinny Arsenal, NJ site to bridge research and practical application in advanced polymer systems.

The role involves designing and executing novel polymer syntheses, scaling up processes, and thorough material characterization. A MS/BS in Organic or Polymer Chemistry with 2–6 years in industry is required, along with strong analytical skills and team collaboration.