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Kodiak Sciences Inc

Polymer Chemist

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

The successful candidate is sufficiently versed in organic chemistry techniques, including the ... postdoc experience is preferred * Hands-on experience in large-scale batch synthesis or scale-up ...

Kodiak Sciences Inc.

Polymer Chemist

Palo Alto, CA

The successful candidate is sufficiently versed in organic chemistry techniques, including the ... postdoc experience is preferred * Hands-on experience in large-scale batch synthesis or scale-up ...

Kodiak Sciences Inc.

Polymer Chemist

Palo Alto, CA

The successful candidate is sufficiently versed in organic chemistry techniques, including the ... postdoc experience is preferred * Hands-on experience in large-scale batch synthesis or scale-up ...

Quadratic 3D

Senior Polymer Chemist

Somerville, MA · On-site

D. in Polymer, Chemistry, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering degree with 3 to 10 years of relevant experience. * One or two years of postdoc experience is helpful. Additional Information ...

Quadratic 3D

Senior Polymer Chemist

Somerville, MA · On-site

D. in Polymer, Chemistry, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering degree with 3 to 10 years of relevant experience. * One or two years of postdoc experience is helpful. Additional Information ...

South Dakota Mines

Research Scientist III

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$54K/yr

D. in Chemistry (with emphasis in polymer chemistry, materials chemistry, physical chemistry, or surface chemistry) or related field completed by the start date * Strong postdoctoral training in ...

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for postdoctoral polymer chemistry in the United States is $59,022.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $66,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Postdoctoral Polymer Chemist, you need an advanced degree (Ph.D.) in chemistry or a related field with deep expertise in polymer synthesis, characterization, and analysis. Familiarity with techniques such as NMR, GPC, FTIR, DSC, and rheology, as well as experience with scientific software and data analysis tools, is crucial. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively distinguish top candidates. These skills are vital for successfully conducting research, publishing findings, and contributing to innovative projects in academic or industrial settings.

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A typical day for a Postdoctoral Polymer Chemist often involves designing and conducting experiments to synthesize and analyze new polymer materials, interpreting analytical data using advanced instrumentation, and documenting findings in research journals or reports. You will likely collaborate closely with other scientists, graduate students, or industry partners to troubleshoot experiments and contribute to ongoing research projects. Additionally, presenting your results at group meetings, supervising undergraduate or graduate researchers, and preparing manuscripts for publication are common responsibilities. This dynamic role offers a mix of hands-on laboratory work, data analysis, and academic or industrial collaboration.

What is a Postdoctoral Polymer Chemistry job?

A Postdoctoral Polymer Chemistry job is a temporary research position for individuals who have recently earned a Ph.D. in polymer chemistry or a related field. It involves conducting advanced research on polymer synthesis, characterization, and applications, often within academic, governmental, or industrial laboratories. Postdocs work under the supervision of a principal investigator, contributing to ongoing projects while developing independent research skills. They may also publish findings, present at conferences, and mentor graduate students. The position typically lasts one to three years and prepares researchers for careers in academia, industry, or other scientific fields.

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Polymer Chemist

Polymer Chemist

Kodiak Sciences Inc

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Description
Kodiak Sciences is a fast-growing clinical-stage biotechnology company with a strong focus in ophthalmology. Our Antibody Biopolymer Conjugate Drug (ABCD) platform merges the fields of protein engineering, organic chemistry, and polymer chemistry and is at the core of our discovery engine.
We are seeking a Polymer Chemist to join our Polymer Sciences Team, Department of Chemistry. The ideal candidate will be passionate and focused on developing new technologies that challenge the current boundaries. The candidate will use a combination of highly efficient organic chemistries and modern reversible deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP) polymerization techniques to synthesize high-performance functional polymers to support technology development at Kodiak Sciences.
This person will join a dynamic, collaborative research environment focused on engineering a new drug delivery platform for ophthalmology applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in modern RDRP polymerizations and air-free synthesis techniques. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in driving commercial innovation, GLP/GMP, designed experimentation and statistics (e.g., Six-Sigma methodologies) and/or project management tools. The successful candidate is sufficiently versed in organic chemistry techniques, including the design and synthesis of functionalized monomers and polymeric material characterization when needed.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and optimize polymerization processes for up to 100g scale functional polymer synthesis.
  • Support tech and process transfer of leading polymeric materials to development and CMC teams.
  • Develop an automated synthesis system for high throughput formulation screening and validation.
  • Design and execute DOEs to establish key polymer structure-property-performance correlations.
  • Maintain an awareness of technical literature and contacts to define new technical approaches, projects and areas of interest. Proactively bring in new technology from external community.
  • Develop analytical techniques to characterize new polymers and polymeric materials by using SEC-MALS, DLS, NMR, viscosity and other relevant techniques.
  • Summarize and report project results regularly with proper documentation and support intellectual property/patent filings.
  • Stakeholder relationship management and internal customer-centric, deliver impactful results and meeting project timelines, and pro-actively provide strategic inputs to R&D roadmap and future-generation product plans.
  • Follow the guidelines for laboratory safety, training procedures and records according to company and industrial standards.

Education/Experience
  • Ph.D. in polymer chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field
  • Four or more years of relevant experience in biotech/pharma settings, or similar environments, or a relevant postdoc experience is preferred
  • Hands-on experience in large-scale batch synthesis or scale-up using modern RDRP methods.
  • Prior experience working with air- and moisture-sensitive substances using glovebox or Schlenk-techniques is required.
  • Experience with automation in polymer chemistry for high throughput formulation screening and development is a strong plus.
  • Prior polymer and materials characterization experience in SEC/GPC, NMR, UV-Vis, FT-IR, MALDI-ToF is required; experience in additional thermomechanical property characterizations e.g., DMA, DSC, TGA, and Rheology, and advanced characterization methods including TEM, SEM, SANS, SAXS, is a plus
  • Prior experience with polymer grafting, polymer end-group modification, and/or bioconjugate techniques is highly preferred.
  • Prior experience with GMP/GLP, and other manufacturing quality and project management tools (e.g., Six-Sigma and DFMEA) is highly preferred.
  • Prior experience synthesizing polymers for biomedical applications, such as drug delivery devices, polymer bioconjugates, polymeric hydrogels, nonviral gene therapy, etc. is required.
  • Good learning agility and self-driven. Capable of setting goals, planning, leading, and executing R&D projects is a must, as demonstrated by the ability to de-risk projects and manage course corrections.
  • Safety-conscious and continuously maintaining a safe work environment as a role model lab citizen is a must.
  • Excellent sense for detailed documentation and capture of key procedures, research results, and inventions in support of IP protection and commercial innovation is a must.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required for timeline management and driving projects to success.

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