Senior Polymer Chemist: Lead High-Temp Composites R&D

Barrday Inc.; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Barrday Inc. is seeking a Senior Polymer Chemist in Millbury, MA, to develop and optimize polymer and resin systems for advanced composites and aerospace applications.

This hands-on role leads formulation and material characterization, translating requirements into scalable manufacturing solutions. The candidate will collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Sales, maintaining thorough records and supporting IP development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry required; MS/PhD preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial chemistry experience, polymers/resins/composites.
• Strong knowledge of organic and polymer chemistry; hands-on lab formulation.

Responsibilities

• Design, formulate, and optimize polymer systems for advanced materials and composites.
• Develop resin formulations using various polymers, curatives, catalysts, and additives.
• Conduct lab experiments: synthesis, formulation, mixing, curing; analyze results.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Lab skills

Data analysis

Experiment design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

DSC

TGA

GPC/SEC

FTIR

Rheometer

Job description

Barrday Inc. is seeking a Senior Polymer Chemist in Millbury, MA, to develop and optimize polymer and resin systems for advanced composites and aerospace applications.

This hands-on role leads formulation and material characterization, translating requirements into scalable manufacturing solutions. The candidate will collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Sales, maintaining thorough records and supporting IP development.