Careers
Materia is always interested in meeting outstanding individuals who share our entrepreneurial spirit, our passion for innovation and our commitment to real-world change.
Please check the following job listing of our current needs. To apply for one of the open positions, please email your resume and salary history to hr@materia-inc.com or fax to +1.626.584.4271.
No phone calls, please.
Research Chemist (Polymers)
Job Description:
The Research Chemist (Polymers) is a motivated, “hands-on” individual in the field of polymer chemistry. This individual will play a leading role in applying Materia’s Nobel-prize winning technology in olefin metathesis to the area of novel, polymer-based materials and demonstrating their potential use in commercial applications.
Responsibilities:
Devise and carry out independent or team-oriented R&D projects approved by management in a timely, cost-efficient, and safe manner. Maintain careful records and produce reports and other documents to meet technology dissemination, patent protection, and/or quality control needs. This position will involve performing tasks such as monomer / polymer synthesis, optimization, sample preparation, and characterization by a variety of chemical, physical, or mechanical techniques.
Education and Training:
The Research Chemist is required to hold a Ph.D. degree in Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry,Materials Science, or a related field. Requires excellent communication skills and knowledge of current laboratory techniques.
Technical Requirements:
Up to ten years of research experience (beyond dissertation research) in the field of polymer chemistry and polymer science. Industrial experience is desired but not a requirement. Essential skills include: good communication, creative problem-solving, record-keeping, knowledge of current laboratory techniques. The ability to work in a multidisciplinary, high-intensity environment is also required.
Managerial Experience:Not required.
Research Chemist
Job Description:
The Research Chemist performs various R&D projects and tasks related to the company’s technology and products.
Responsibilities:
Devise and carry out independent or team-oriented R&D tasks and projects approved by management in a time- and cost-efficient and safe manner. Maintain careful records and produce reports and other documents to meet technology dissemination, patent protection, and/or quality control needs. Maintain skills/knowledge by reading literature, taking courses, and/or attending technical meetings (refer to Employee Handbook for policies regarding Company support of these activities). May be asked to supervise other technical personnel including Chemists, Engineers, Technicians, and/or Operators. Perform other R&D tasks that may be required to support product development efforts and/or customer needs.
Organization Relationships:
The Research Chemist reports directly to the Manager, Director or Vice President of the applicable research department.
Education and Training:
The Research Chemist is required to hold a Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry (or a related field). Requires excellent communication skills and knowledge of current laboratory techniques.
Technical Requirements:
Up to ten years of related research experience (beyond dissertation research).
Managerial Experience:
Experience managing technical personnel is desirable but not required.