Senior Technical Associate - Research & Development

TechDigital Group; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group in Marlborough, Massachusetts, is seeking candidates with a B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry to engage in polymer synthesis and analytical testing. Experience with various laboratory techniques and good communication skills are essential.

The role involves conducting experiments, documenting findings, and maintaining safety regulations. Ideal candidates thrive in team environments and are detail-oriented. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytical methods is preferred.

Qualifications

• No PhD candidates.
• Experience with synthesis of polymers and small molecules.
• Excellent documentation skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct synthesis of polymers from lab scale to hundreds of grams.
• Use analytical tests to ensure product quality.
• Document experiments and prepare technology transfer packages.

Skills

General laboratory techniques

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

IT applications (Microsoft Office)

Polymer chemistry knowledge

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry

Tools

GPC

MALDI

HPLC

MS

UV/VIS

FT-IR

NMR

TLC

IR

GC-MS

Job description

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S in Chemistry- NO PHD candidates
• Experience with general laboratory techniques such as reaction set-ups, precipitation, filtration, Schlenk techniques, distillation, closed transfer, crystallization, rotary evaporators, and vacuum pumps/ovens
• Perform analysis of compounds and reaction mixtures using common methods: (GPC, MALDI, HPLC, MS, UV/VIS, FT-IR, NMR, TLC, IR, GC-MS)
• Excellent organizational skills and accuracy in experimental documentation
• Good communication skills and willingness to participate in team discussion
• Involvement in process improvement and development of production and test methods
• Versatility in common IT applications (Microsoft office)
• Thrive in a team environment of shared goals and responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Conduct synthesis of polymers from laboratory gram-scale up to several hundred grams
• Synthesize simple small molecule monomers using standard organic chemistry techniques
• Use analytical tests to characterize products and ensure final product quality
• Document experiments and help in the preparation of technology transfer packages
• Follow written and verbal protocols from lead chemists and contribute to process improvements
• Maintain full compliance with all departmental and site‑specific Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality regulations, systems, and procedures covering laboratory and scale‑up activities
• Perform routine lab and business unit maintenance to keep area clean and orderly
• Maintain material database, inventory database and order chemical reagents from suppliers

Competencies

• Polymer chemistry knowledge. Anionic polymerization or air‑free synthesis techniques are a plus.
• Ability to evaluate safety risks and reactivity concerns in multigram scale multi‑step organic synthesis.
• Communicate effectively and provide support in a team setting.
• Must be highly detail-oriented and organized, able to work both independently and as a team player with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Demonstrates safe behavior in the laboratory
• Use time management strategies to ensure work is performed within required timelines
• Participate and present research progress in technical discussions and meetings
• Thrive in a team environment of shared goals and responsibilities