Senior R&D Analytical Technologist

Jobtailor; Town of Newark (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Wisconsin is seeking a polymer chemist to perform polymer analyses, support new product development, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams across R&D, manufacturing, and QA.

You will work in an R&D environment, generate high‑quality analytical data, and present clear insights. Experience with SEM/EDS and cloud point titration, plus JMP, will help you drive data‑driven decisions and ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or related field required.
• Experience with SEM/EDS and polymer-specific analytical techniques.
• Safety-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Proficiency in JMP or similar statistics software.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in an R&D environment and participate in safety programs.
• Generate and maintain documentation in electronic databases and lab notebooks.
• Perform polymer chemistry and analysis to support new product development.
• Operate advanced analytical characterization techniques, including SEM/EDS.
• Generate high-quality analytical data and provide clear insights through reports and presentations.
• Design and execute experiments with scientists to support product development, customer issues, and manufacturing challenges.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems.
• Proactively identify and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Utilize JMP to support data-driven decisions.

Skills

Polymer Chemistry

SEM/EDS Analysis

Statistical Methodology

Safety-Oriented Mindset

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, material science, or related field

Tools

JMP

Laboratory Notebooks

Electronic Databases

Job description

• Work safely in an R&D environment, actively participate in company safety programs.
• Generate and maintain documentation in electronic databases and laboratory notebooks for the safe and productive operation of equipment and tools.
• Perform polymer chemistry and analysis (e.g. cloud point titration) to support new product development.
• Operate advanced analytical characterization techniques, including SEM/EDS.
• Generate high-quality analytical data and provide clear, actionable insights through reports and presentations.
• Design and execute experiments in collaboration with scientists to support product development, customer issues, and manufacturing challenges.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Field Service, QC) to solve complex technical problems.
• Proactively identify and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Utilize statistical tools (e.g., JMP) to support data-driven decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, material science, or related field
• Developed strong knowledge and hands-on experience with SEM/EDS as well as analytical techniques specifically related to polymer chemistry (e.g., cloud point titration)
• Possess a track record of working with a Safety oriented mind set
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve problems with strong attention to details
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams
• Basic to advanced knowledge and usage of statistical methodology and related software (JMP)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in polymer chemistry and advanced analytical techniques, including SEM/EDS, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development and solve technical challenges. Proficient in utilizing statistical tools like JMP for data analysis and decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Polymer Chemistry
• SEM/EDS Analysis
• Statistical Methodology
• Safety-Oriented Mindset
• Effective Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Polymer Chemistry
• Cloud Point Titration
• SEM/EDS Analysis
• Analytical Techniques
• Statistical Methodology

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration Skills

Industry Keywords

• R&D Environment
• Product Development
• Cross-Functional Teams
• Analytical Characterization
• Technical Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

• JMP
• Laboratory Notebooks
• Electronic Databases