Temp Polymer Testing Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Overview:  

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.   Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers to deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy.  
 

Job Title:       Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences / Scientist - Polymer Chemistry
Location:       Sunnyvale, CA - 94085
Duration:      12 Months 
Job Type:      Temporary Assignment 
Work Type:  Onsite 
Shift:             Monday to Friday from 06:00 AM to 02:30 PM or 07:00 AM to 03:30 PM or 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM

Summary

Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences role focused on synthesis of functionalized resins used in chromatography columns (HPLC). Involves working in a manufacturing environment with polymer chemistry techniques. Requires collaboration across departments like R&D, Process Development, and Product Management.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize raw and functionalized resins using established manufacturing protocols.
• Perform standard polymer chemistry techniques such as ATRP, grafting, and polymerization.
• Identify, address, and report manufacturing issues; propose effective solutions.
• Communicate production delays and issues with cross-functional teams.
• Present findings and results to stakeholders across departments.
• Collaborate on process improvement (PPI) initiatives to enhance quality and yield.
• Participate in workplace initiatives such as 5S, JDI, and Safety programs.
• Conduct routine analysis of resin properties (e.g., size distribution, surface area).

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry.
• 0–1 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience with polymer chemistry and analytical chemistry
• Experience with chromatography systems (HPLC/UPLC, GC-MS).
• Ability to perform analytical testing on resins.
• Ability to interpret chromatograms.
• Familiarity with chromatography software.
• Understanding of standard chemistry techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with quality control documentation and ISO9001 standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We’re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.

Our global footprint covers six countries: United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines. This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes.

TekWissen® is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.