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Actalent

Coatings Chemist

Wilmington, DE

$26 - $32/hr

Background in polymer chemistry or related disciplines. * Experience specifically with ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, DE. Pay and Benefits The ...

Polymer Science Inc

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Monticello, IN · On-site

$67K - $84K/yr

Polymer Science, Inc. is a contract manufacturer specializing in the design and manufacture of coatings for the electronic, medical and pharmaceutical industries. Established in 1998 in Monticello ...

Polymer Science Inc

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Monticello, IN · On-site

$67K - $84K/yr

Polymer Science, Inc. is a contract manufacturer specializing in the design and manufacture of coatings for the electronic, medical and pharmaceutical industries. Established in 1998 in Monticello ...

Arkema

Chemist (Contract Role) Job

Exton, PA · On-site

The Contract Chemist reports to the R&D Manager. The Contract Chemist will: * Plan and safely ... uv-curable coatings and/or adhesives is a plus * Knowledge of polymer chemistry and polymer ...

Arkema

Chemist (Contract Role) Job

Exton, PA

The Contract Chemist will be responsible for supporting key programs in the application development ... uv-curable coatings and/or adhesives is a plus * Knowledge of polymer chemistry and polymer ...

Arkema

Chemist (Contract Role) Job

Exton, PA · On-site

The Contract Chemist will be responsible for supporting key programs in the application development ... uv-curable coatings and/or adhesives is a plus * Knowledge of polymer chemistry and polymer ...

Actalent

Medical Device Engineer 3

San Diego, CA

$56 - $68/hr

Responsibilities * Develop and optimize polymer-based membrane coatings and related material ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA. Pay and Benefits The ...

Adecco

Chemist

Wilmington, DE

$50 - $53/hr

Scientist I - Coatings R&D (Additives) Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for a leading ... Monday-Friday | 40 hours/week | Onsite Contract Duration: Through March 2027 , with potential for ...

Luna Labs USA

Principal Materials Scientist

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

... polymer and nanocomposite materials for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and reinforced composites ... Familiarity with federal grant/contract mechanisms (e.g., SBIR/STTR programs) and transitioning ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract polymer coatings in the United States is $74,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $87,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Polymer Scientist - Electrospinning & Advanced Materials Applications

Iris Scientific Inc.

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Polymer Scientist - Electrospinning & Advanced Materials Applications
Location: Phoenix, AZ - Onsite laboratory role; ~20-30% North American travel
Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 base salary + performance bonus
Relocation: Relocation support available
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance
Contact: Andrew Millar | andrew.millar@irisscientific.com | 647-205-7151
Iris Scientific is a specialty recruitment agency focused exclusively on technical and commercial roles within the North American scientific instrumentation and advanced materials market.
We're partnering with a Phoenix-based advanced materials and contract analytical laboratory to hire a PhD-level Polymer Scientist with deep, hands-on electrospinning expertise. The lab develops electrospun and electrosprayed polymer systems for medical device and regulated-materials applications - drug delivery, wound care, device coatings, fibrous scaffolds, membranes - for clients ranging from the world's largest medical device companies to early-stage startups.
What This Role Is
You will be the lab's internal subject-matter expert on electrospinning and electrospraying, leading client-facing contract development projects from scope definition through final reporting. It's a hands-on bench role with real commercial visibility - applied science, not academic research, and not a translational, regulatory, or product-management track.
A small, tight-knit team (7 people) means high autonomy, fast-moving priorities, and a genuine mix of laboratory execution and direct customer engagement.
Core Responsibilities
Contract research & project leadership
  • Lead electrospinning/electrospraying projects for industrial and research clients
  • Define project scope with customers and design structured, factorial experimental plans
  • Conduct hands-on experimentation, process development, and troubleshooting across diverse polymer systems
  • Develop and document SOPs; maintain quality-system and documentation discipline
  • Communicate outcomes through clear written and oral technical reports
  • Mentor junior team members in experimental design and best practices

Applications & technical support
  • Support advanced electrospinning instrumentation; run demos, installations, and user training
  • Provide pre- and post-sales technical support, proof-of-concept testing, and remote/onsite troubleshooting
  • Represent the lab at workshops, trade shows, and technical roadshows across North America

Qualifications
Required
  • PhD in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline (this is a polymer/materials-science role rather than a chemical-engineering one)
  • Deep, independent, hands-on electrospinning and/or electrospraying experience - you have personally developed, built, or substantially owned and troubleshooted the process, not only operated an established group system
  • Demonstrated breadth across multiple polymer systems - not a single-polymer specialist
  • Strong experimental-design discipline (structured/factorial, not purely exploratory)
  • Proven ability to manage technical projects independently and meet client timelines
  • Excellent written and verbal technical communication
  • Willingness to travel ~20-30%

Attributes that matter here
  • Strong interpersonal skills and team fit - this is a collaborative, customer-facing, rules-driven environment; the team works closely together and to client specifications. This is weighted as heavily as technical skill.
  • Ownership and accountability - comfortable being questioned on your work, and able to say "I don't know" without defensiveness
  • Genuine curiosity across a wide range of materials and applications
  • Comfort working in environmentally sensitive electrospinning systems (humidity, solvent, charge effects)
  • Process-oriented, quality-minded, and organized in documentation

Recent PhDs with strong electrospinning depth are encouraged to apply. Industry, internship, or PI-collaboration-with-industry experience is an advantage but not required.
Team & Environment
  • 7-person analytical team; individual contributor with technical-leadership influence
  • High-autonomy, startup-paced environment within an established 20-year company

Other Requirements
  • Onsite in Phoenix, AZ - must be located there or willing to relocate
  • US work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available

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