Senior Scientist: High-Performance Polymers & Composites

Cambium; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

Professional development reimbursement

Equity opportunities

Job summary

Cambium seeks a Senior Scientist to lead polymer/resin formulation for high-temperature thermosets, guiding from benchtop to commercialization. You will collaborate with leaders, scientists, and technicians, oversee technology transfer, and optimize processes in a hands-on lab environment. The role requires a Ph.D.

in a relevant field and 5+ years in advanced materials development, with a focus on manufacturability and safety compliance. U.S.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required or equivalent industrial experience in a relevant field.
• Proven ability to design and execute experiments in high-performance materials.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Guide design and formulation of high-temperature resins for products.
• Mentor juniors; spend substantial time in the lab.
• Plan experiments with chemists/engineers; execute DoEs.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Laboratory research skills

DoE design of experiments

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry/Materials Science

Job description

Cambium seeks a Senior Scientist to lead polymer/resin formulation for high-temperature thermosets, guiding from benchtop to commercialization. You will collaborate with leaders, scientists, and technicians, oversee technology transfer, and optimize processes in a hands-on lab environment. The role requires a Ph.D.

in a relevant field and 5+ years in advanced materials development, with a focus on manufacturability and safety compliance. U.S.