A Polymer Chemist studies large complex molecules or polymers. May work to develop new products or chemical processes in aerospace, biomedical, agricultural or manufacturing industries.
Overview Element has an immediate opening for a Polymer Scientist/ Engineer with experience in material characterization and Failure Analysis. This position is for Element's New Berlin location in order to continue our growth and continue to deliver unparalleled polymer engineering services to our clients — from standard materials testing to complex materials analysis and failure investigations.
Salary:
$60,000- $85,000/yr DOE Responsibilities Managing and executing projects designed to assist client companies in all facets of polymer and rubber materials usage in all fields of application Directing and/or performing testing as required to support the investigation of polymer related projects Assisting in client support and business development as well as marketing activities Primary markets include automotive, transportation, power generation, medical devices, aerospace, defense, oil & gas and consumer products Project work could also involve serving as an expert witness in projects related to the insurance industry and/or litigation matters Skills / Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's in a Polymer related field such as Materials Science, Chemistry with focus on polymers or polymer engineering 1-5 Years experience, but recent post-grad graduates with relevant experience considered Experience in polymeric materials analysis is required, and failure analysis is preferred as is a working understanding of analytical tests such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, GC/MS, TMA, DMA, etc. Ability to operate and function within a team, drawing on other expertise where required Flexibility and adaptability to different workloads and roles within the company Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner". All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
