Senior Scientist, Nanomaterials & Conductive Polymers

Qnity; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity, based in Hayward, CA, seeks a senior research scientist to advance nanomaterials and polymer systems for advanced electronics. You will design experiments, formulate coatings and adhesives for electrical conductivity and thermal management, and collaborate across global teams to scale processes.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in chemistry or related field and 5+ years of industrial product development experience, with strong dispersion of nanomaterials and polymer/electrical

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of industrial experience in product development for functional adhesives for electrical conductivity and/or thermal management.
• Hands-on experience with nanomaterial dispersions and related systems including process development, characterization, testing.
• Formulation of thermal or UV-curable composite functional coatings.
• Solid background in polymer structure–property relationships and in polymer/electrical characterization techniques.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to work in a fast-paced global team.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and carry out experiments to develop formulations, processes, and manufacturing methodologies to improve product performance.
• Prepare samples of optimized formulations for customer testing and build databases for candidate samples.
• Perform reliability testing, failure analysis, and root-cause analysis on developmental products and field products.
• Collaborate across functions to solve customer problems and improve product performance.
• Provide high-quality technical documentation and mentorship to junior scientists.
• Travel to support partners, customers, and suppliers as necessary.

Skills

Nanomaterials

Polymer systems

Thermal materials

Electrical materials

Adhesive technologies

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Qnity, based in Hayward, CA, seeks a senior research scientist to advance nanomaterials and polymer systems for advanced electronics. You will design experiments, formulate coatings and adhesives for electrical conductivity and thermal management, and collaborate across global teams to scale processes.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in chemistry or related field and 5+ years of industrial product development experience, with strong dispersion of nanomaterials and polymer/electrical