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... testing protocols using SIFT-MS * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including materials ... Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones * Ability to ...

Senior Polymer Chemist

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$100K - $145K/yr

... testing protocols using SIFT-MS * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including materials ... Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones * Ability to ...

Laboratory Technician

Olathe, KS · On-site

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

You would be responsible for testing catalyst and polymer products and raw materials as well as ... Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts on either days or nights, with every other weekend off. Job Duties ...

With a portfolio of highly adaptable vinyl and polyolefin polymer technologies as well as a full ... Performs special testing of products * Previous IATF experience preferred. * Reviews and releases ...

Our polymer manufacturing plant in Birdsboro, PA is looking for a Production Operator to support ... Must be willing to be subject to pre-employment testing including drug and alcohol and physical ...

Our polymer manufacturing plant in Birdsboro, PA is looking for a Production Operator to support ... Must be willing to be subject to pre-employment testing including drug and alcohol and physical ...

Electrical Assembler

Eagle Rock, VA · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

... polymer industry. As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing, and filtration systems, and ... Monday to Friday Other: possible weekends, night hours or holidays as needed Travel frequency in ...

Electrical Assembler

Eagle Rock, VA

$17 - $21.75/hr

... polymer industry. As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing, and filtration systems, and ... Monday to Friday Other: possible weekends, night hours or holidays as needed Travel frequency in ...

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Senior Polymer Chemist

Vast

Long Beach, CA

Other

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Vast is looking for a Senior Polymer Chemist, reporting to the Non-Metallic Materials & Processes Lead, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

This role supports toxicity and contamination control for Haven-1, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for crew members in orbit. 

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Conduct research on advanced polymer materials-including composites, coatings, and elastomers- with a focus on chemical stability, thermal decomposition, and outgassing/off-gassing behavior under aerospace-relevant conditions
  • Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including SIFT-MS, TGA, FTIR, and TGA-FTIR
  • Calibrate, validate, and optimize performance of analytical instruments; ensure high reliability and data integrity
  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues; liaise with vendors, technical support, stakeholders as needed
  • Develop, refine, and validate methods for evolved gas analysis (EGA) and real-time volatile detection, including off-gas testing protocols using SIFT-MS
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including materials, thermal, and systems engineers, to integrate findings into broader design and testing efforts
  • Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements related to materials and chemical analysis

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Polymer Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field
  • 3+ years of industrial or research experience in polymer characterization and analytical method development
  • Hands-on experience operating and maintaining TGA, FTIR, GC-MS, HPLC-MS, and SIFT-MS or CIMS instrumentation
  • Strong foundation in thermal analysis and gas-phase chemical detection

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Masters degree or PhD in Polymer Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry preferred 
  • Expertise in SIFT-MS, TGA-FTIR, or TGA-MS data acquisition, method development, and result interpretation
  • Advanced knowledge of polymer degradation mechanisms and desorption processes
  • Experience validating analytical protocols and conducting method development for off-gassing and thermal stability testing
  • Familiarity with NASA-STD-6001B for flammability, off-gassing, and material selection of non-metallic materials
  • Familiarity with MAPTIS for material screening, evaluation, and compliance
  • Strong data analysis skills, including statistical modeling and use of Design of Experiments (DoE)
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Proven ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly, both verbally and in writing
  • Experience in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, ideally in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
  • Experience with identifying and investigating chemical ionization mechanisms (e.g., proton/electron transfer, adduct formation, dissociative electron transfer, hydride association) relevant to polymer off-gassing and degradation

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
  • Specific certifications, as appropriate