Senior Materials R&D & Engineering Lead

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah seeks a Research Science Manager to direct and supervise engineers in selecting, qualifying, testing, and analyzing materials and processes. You will guide research strategy across polymer, metallurgical, ceramics, or other material areas and lead staff training for evolving material trends.

Collaborating with design engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and procurement, you will provide materials guidance and ensure safe, compliant lab operations in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 8+ years of directly related experience for a Senior Manager level may be required.
• Experience leading engineering teams in materials research and development.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership and management of engineers for materials selection, qualification, testing, and failure analysis.
• Oversee research and strategy development for material technologies across applications and production processes.
• Lead training and staff development on material trends and topics.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Training & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

SEM

XRD

BET

MLA

UV/Vis

TGA/DSC

ICP-MS

Job description

The University of Utah seeks a Research Science Manager to direct and supervise engineers in selecting, qualifying, testing, and analyzing materials and processes. You will guide research strategy across polymer, metallurgical, ceramics, or other material areas and lead staff training for evolving material trends.

Collaborating with design engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and procurement, you will provide materials guidance and ensure safe, compliant lab operations in a