Technologist - Research & Development

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is recruiting for a Technologist - Research & Development for our client in the Willington DE suburbs. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge advancements in polymer and materials science within a collaborative and safety-conscious environment.

Pay $36.50/hour You will develop and analyze novel materials through hands‑on experimentation, applying your expertise to solve complex scientific challenges and documenting results with

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or comparable experience.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge or experience with polymer characterization instrumentation is highly preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn various testing methods and instruments, including mechanical testing equipment.
• Excellent communication skills coupled with the ability to effectively prioritize and plan responsibilities.
• Experience in making parts from resins (mixing, milling, pressing, sintering), conducting organic reactions, and analyzing results.
• Familiarity with spectroscopic techniques such as NMR and IR, as well as polymer characterization tools like DSC, TGA, DMA, TMA, Impact, and Tensile Testing.
• Proficiency with Windows‑based computer systems and troubleshooting/calibrating laboratory instruments.
• Ability to document experiments accurately using electronic laboratory notebooks and prepare SOPs.
• Willingness to support safety policies and maintain safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze novel materials through hands-on experimentation.
• Apply expertise to solve complex scientific challenges in polymer and materials science.
• Document experiments accurately using ELN and prepare SOPs.
• Support safety policies and maintain safety documentation.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Eng/Mat

Attention to detail

Polymer characterization knowledge

Experimentation and testing

Documentation with ELN

SOP writing

Safety documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry

Tools

DSC

TGA

DMA

TMA

NMR

IR spectroscopy

Job description

JSG is recruiting for a Technologist - Research & Development for our client in the Willington DE suburbs. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge advancements in polymer and materials science within a collaborative and safety-conscious environment. Be part of shaping the future by developing and analyzing novel materials through hands‑on experimentation and applying your expertise to solve complex scientific challenges. Pay $36.50/hour

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or comparable experience.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge or experience with polymer characterization instrumentation is highly preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn various testing methods and instruments, including mechanical testing equipment.
• Excellent communication skills coupled with the ability to effectively prioritize and plan responsibilities.
• Experience in making parts from resins (mixing, milling, pressing, sintering), conducting organic reactions, and analyzing results.
• Familiarity with spectroscopic techniques such as NMR and IR, as well as polymer characterization tools like DSC, TGA, DMA, TMA, Impact, and Tensile Testing.
• Proficiency with Windows‑based computer systems and troubleshooting/calibrating laboratory instruments.
• Ability to document experiments accurately using electronic laboratory notebooks and prepare SOPs.
• Willingness to support safety policies and maintain safety documentation.

Bonus Skills That Will Set You Apart

• Experience with organic reaction system setup and analysis.
• Knowledge of outside laboratory testing procedures and sample shipping protocols.
• Experience with instrument manuals and SOP authoring.
• Ability to support process safety management (PSM) initiatives.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 35 years of experience investing in people and companies.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.