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Senior Technical Associate – Research & Development
Wilmington
, DE Contract
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Senior Technical Associate – Research & Development
Wilmington, DE
The Senior Technical Associate – Research & Development will support an interdisciplinary team focused on scaling up and commercializing product candidates within the E&I division. This role provides analytical chemistry support for organic synthesis, polymerization, and process development activities in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Senior Technical Associate – Research & Development Responsibilities
Senior Technical Associate – Research & Development Qualifications:
Wilmington, DE
The Senior Technical Associate – Research & Development will support an interdisciplinary team focused on scaling up and commercializing product candidates within the E&I division. This role provides analytical chemistry support for organic synthesis, polymerization, and process development activities in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Senior Technical Associate – Research & Development Responsibilities
- Perform analytical testing to support R&D and pilot-scale production of materials delivered to customers
- Conduct analytical measurements for molecular weight characterization, residual monomer and solvent determination, unknown component identification, and purity quantification for polymers and small molecules across multiple projects
- Meet dynamic and fast-paced business demands by delivering timely, accurate analytical results
- Serve as an effective and collaborative member of multiple project teams, coordinating analytical work across group initiatives
- Manage and maintain analytical laboratories, including equipment upkeep, preventive maintenance, and documentation
- Develop and update SOPs, maintain safety documentation, and ensure a well-organized laboratory environment
- Maintain electronic lab notebooks and generate high-quality analytical reports
- Demonstrate a proven track record of safe laboratory practices with a commitment to ZERO incidents and injuries
- Work safely with hazardous chemicals while adhering to established safety protocols
- Consistently meet project goals and deadlines within aggressive timelines while managing multiple priorities effectively
Senior Technical Associate – Research & Development Qualifications:
- BS or MS in Chemistry (or related field) with a minimum of 2 years of analytical chemistry experience; industrial experience preferred
- Ability to multitask effectively and support multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience in an R&D or pilot plant environment is a plus
- Knowledge of organic chemistry and electronic materials
- Proficiency with some of the following analytical techniques and instrumentation: HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS, GPC, Karl Fischer titration, Rheometry, and UV-Vis spectroscopy
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