Senior Polymer Chemist

Quadratic 3D; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quadratic 3D in Somerville, Massachusetts is looking for a Ph.D. polymer chemist to drive the development of innovative 3D printing resins. The position involves synthesizing, formulating, and characterizing photopolymerizable materials, working within a dynamic and collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in polymer chemistry, experience in 3D printing, and excellent communication skills. This role promises to be impactful in a pioneering startup focused on revolutionizing 3D printing technology.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in interdisciplinary polymer chemistry.
• Ability to synthesize, formulate, and characterize polymers.
• Experience with 3D printing and photopolymerizable materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and characterize innovative 3D printing resins.
• Collaborate with team in novel 3D printing applications.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Formulation of resins

Data analysis and documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

3D printing technology

Chemical analysis tools

Job description

Quadratic is a well-funded seed-stage startup revolutionizing the entire concept of 3D printing to open up new commercial and industrial applications. The company’s technology is based on a groundbreaking invention by a dynamic multidisciplinary team of scientists at Harvard. Think Star Trek Replicator. Veteran entrepreneurs guide the company with a deep commitment to transparency in a high-trust environment. We focus relentlessly on rapid results with fast customer feedback loops. Make a broad impact as an early team member and help us invent the future of 3D printing.

Job Description

Quadratic 3D is seeking a Ph.D. polymer chemist to design, synthesize and characterize innovative oligomeric/polymeric, photopolymerizable 3D printing resins in a fast-paced startup environment. Candidates getting consideration will have strong fundamentals in interdisciplinary polymer chemistry with particular expertise in synthesis, formulation and characterization of novel polymers; will produce innovative solutions to complex problems; will be self-motivated and document/analyze data methodically; and will have good communication and presentation skills and work collaboratively in a team environment. Responsibilities include:

• Develop, formulate and test photopolymerizable 3D printing resins and characterize their properties.
• Collaborate and interface with team employing resins in novel 3D printing conditions
• Independently conceive and execute projects
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
• Ensure compliance with EH&S requirements and promote safety in the work environment.

Qualifications

• Fundamental understanding of synthesis, chemical and mechanical properties of polymeric materials is essential.
• Understanding of the structure-property relationship of various polymers to change formulations/polymer system and ability to manipulate the polymers to suit the requirements of desired physical, chemical and mechanical properties is required.
• Experience with 3D printing, excitonics and/or quantum dots is preferred.
• Ph.D. in Polymer, Chemistry, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering degree with 3 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• One or two years of postdoc experience is helpful.

Additional Information

Travel: 1-3 trips/year
Location: Somerville, Massachusetts

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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