Senior R&D Chemist — Electronics Materials Innovation

Element Solutions; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Element Solutions is seeking a highly qualified physicochemical researcher to advance innovative materials for circuitries and related products. The role encompasses formulation, testing, and optimization, with collaboration across global teams and management of project milestones.

The position emphasizes safety, data integrity, and timely communication while contributing to publications and patent disclosures as needed. A PhD with relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• PhD with 3+ years of technical research experience.
• Experience in wet chemistry and lab safety.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance materials for Circuitry Solutions.
• Design testing strategies, protocols, and formulations.
• Collaborate with scientists, product managers, and marketing globally.
• Publish internal reports and patent disclosures as appropriate.
• Mentor junior scientists and engage in cross-functional teams.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

English communication

Strong attention to detail

Laboratory safety

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

PhD in inorganic chemistry or electrochemistry

PhD in polymer/materials science

Tools

Electrochemical analysis (CV/LSV)

SEM/Optical microscopy

Statistical tools (Excel, JMP, Minitab)

Job description

Element Solutions is seeking a highly qualified physicochemical researcher to advance innovative materials for circuitries and related products. The role encompasses formulation, testing, and optimization, with collaboration across global teams and management of project milestones.

The position emphasizes safety, data integrity, and timely communication while contributing to publications and patent disclosures as needed. A PhD with relevant experience is required.