Technical Specialist

HCLTech; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited seeks a Polymer/Materials Science professional in California with expertise in silicone formulation development, crosslinking mechanisms, rheology, polymer characterization, stability studies, and sterilization compatibility. A PhD in related fields is expected.

The role involves developing single- and two-part silicone formulations, evaluating crosslinking pathways, and ensuring material performance under sterilization conditions.

Qualifications

• PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemistry or Materials Science.
• Experience in polymer emulsion.
• Drug loading and controlled release strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead silicone formulation development, including single- and two-part systems.
• Analyze and optimize crosslinking mechanisms (catalyst-driven and moisture cured).
• Tune rheology modifiers to achieve desired thixotropy and processability.
• Characterize polymers and relate structure to properties for product performance.
• Conduct shelf-life and stability studies; assess material robustness.
• Evaluate sterilization compatibility across steam, EO, gamma or X-ray methods.

Skills

Silicone formulation

Crosslinking mechanisms

Rheology

Polymer characterization

Stability studies

Sterilization compatibility

Education

PhD in Polymer Chemistry

Job description

Career Opportunities: Technical Specialist (188798)

Seeking a Polymer/Materials Science professional with expertise in silicone formulation development, crosslinking mechanisms, rheology, polymer characterization, stability studies, and sterilization compatibility.

Key Responsibilities

Strong expertise in:

• Curable silicone formulation development (single- and two-part formulations)
• Silicone crosslinking mechanisms (e.g., catalyst driven and moisture cured)
• Silicone rheology modifiers (e.g., to induce thixotropy): experience in formulation and compounding
• Polymer characterization: rheology
• Structure/property relationship and how do they apply in a product
• Shelf-life and stability studies
• Understanding of sterilization compatibility. Experience characterizing materials following various sterilization methods (steam, ethylene oxide, gamma, X-rays)

Skill Requirements

• PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Materials Science.

Other Requirements

• Experience in polymer emulsion
• Drug loading and controlled release strategies