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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for polymer chemistry phd 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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AspectPolymer Chemistry PhdPolymer Scientist
Required CredentialsPhD in Chemistry or Polymer ScienceBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academia, R&D departmentsIndustrial labs, manufacturing, R&D teams
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutions, some companiesManufacturers, chemical companies, product development
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Polymer Chemistry Phd and a Polymer Scientist lies in their educational background and typical work environment. A Polymer Chemistry Phd usually has advanced research training and works primarily in academia or research institutions, while a Polymer Scientist often holds a bachelor's or master's degree and works in industrial settings focused on product development and manufacturing.

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Infographic showing various Polymer Chemistry Phd job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $74,916 per year, or $36 per hour.

Polymer Chemist

On-site

Verdox, Inc
Clean Energy Semiconductors Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

Description
Verdox, Inc. is dedicated to reversing climate change through the development and deployment of advanced technology. The company’s proprietary electro-swing process, developed at MIT, enables carbon dioxide and other acid gases to be captured with up to 80% less energy and 70% less cost than conventional approaches. Verdox is backed by institutional investors and based in Boston. See verdox.com for additional information on our technology and our vision.
Verdox seeks a Polymer Chemist to join our R&D team. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and synthesize polymers with specific electrochemical and physico-chemical properties
  • Examine and develop diverse polymer chemistry, employing various types of
    polymerizations, polymer backbones, and purification techniques
  • Focus on developing and optimizing synthetic protocols for cost-effective polymer
    synthesis and purification at the multi-kilogram scale and beyond
  • Perform and interpret the physical, chemical, and electrochemical characterization of monomers and polymers
  • Oversee quality control of polymer products
  • Use and maintain elements of the chemistry R&D infrastructure

Skills Knowledge and Expertise
  • PhD in Synthetic/Organic/Polymer Chemistry (or equivalent), with focus on polymer synthesis, purification and physical characterization. Some industry experience is preferred
  • Strong polymer chemistry experience, including the design and preparation of novel polymer structures
  • Advanced organic synthesis skills – ability to design and synthesize monomers and polymers with desired properties. This includes multistep synthesis, Schlenk line and air-free techniques.
  • Characterization – chemical: NMR, GPC, GC/LC-MS, MALDI-TOF, FT-IR, UV-Vis, etc.; physical: SEM, TEM, AFM, tensile strength
  • Purification techniques – experience with various polymer workup and purification techniques, including at the kilogram scale
  • Scale-up (preferred) – some experience in gram to kilogram scale synthesis
  • Electrochemistry experience (preferred) – some experience in organic electrochemistry and electrochemical techniques
  • ChemDraw, NMR analysis software, Excel, MATLAB (or equivalent)
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Comfortable working in an evolutionary and dynamic startup environment

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About Verdox

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Industry

Clean energy semiconductors manufacturing

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Woburn, MA, US

Year founded

2019

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