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Polymer Science Jobs Near Me

Research Scientist

Columbus, OH · On-site

$140 - $210/hr

Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Wood Science, Data‑Enabled Materials Research, or a closely related technical discipline; or M.S. with ...

Senior Scientist

Circleville, OH · On-site

$85K - $116K/yr

PhD in Polymer Science, Material Science, Physical Chemistry, or related discipline. * Strong knowledge in polymer synthesis, polymer physics, polymer characterization, and process. * Deep ...

Senior Scientist

Circleville, OH · On-site

$85K - $116K/yr

PhD in Polymer Science, Material Science, Physical Chemistry, or related discipline. * Strong knowledge in polymer synthesis, polymer physics, polymer characterization, and process. * Deep ...

Process R&D Senior Scientist

Delaware, OH · On-site

$93K - $119K/yr

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline, or completion of a doctoral degree within three months of the anticipated start date.

pMDI Research Scientist

Columbus, OH · On-site

$85 - $115/hr

Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Wood Science, Data‑Enabled Materials Research, or a closely related technical discipline; or M.S. with ...

Emphasizes mechanistic reasoning over memorization and connects organic chemistry to drug design, polymer science, and biochemistry pathways. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar ...

Emphasizes mechanistic reasoning and connects organic chemistry to drug synthesis and polymer science. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with second-semester organic chemistry ...

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred * Equivalent combination of ...

Qualifications Education and Experience: • Bachelor's degree in o Engineering o Quality, Operation, or Manufacturing Management o Chemistry, Polymer Science or related technical fields. • 10-15 ...

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Research Scientist

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Columbus, OH • On-site

$140 - $210/hr

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Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Responsibilities
  • Lead laboratory research on pMDI resin systems, including neat resin, aqueous suspensions, emulsions, and related binder technologies for wood composite applications such as OSB, MDF, particleboard, and adjacent materials.
  • Design and execute experiments that link formulation, processing, and substrate variables to adhesive performance, including moisture, press time, resin loading, viscosity, emulsion stability, penetration behavior, and wood‑furnish characteristics.
  • Integrate artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics with laboratory research to generate predictive models that optimize bond performance, process efficiency, raw‑material usage, and total cost in wood‑mill operations.
  • Develop structure‑property‑process understanding for pMDI systems using analytical, thermal, rheological, microscopy, and mechanical testing methods.
  • Interpret laboratory and pilot data to define performance windows, identify root causes, and uncover opportunities for product and process optimization.
  • Translate research findings into practical recommendations for scale‑up, plant trials, manufacturing implementation, and customer‑facing technical support.
  • Partner cross‑functionally with R&D, process engineering, manufacturing, commercial teams, and external stakeholders to align innovation priorities with business strategy and mill‑performance goals.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Wood Science, Data‑Enabled Materials Research, or a closely related technical discipline; or M.S. with significant directly relevant industrial research experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in polymer, adhesive, isocyanate, polyurethane, or related reactive resin research and development.
  • Demonstrated expertise in structure‑property relationships, formulation science, laboratory experimentation, and translating data into practical product and process insight.
  • Experience applying statistical analysis, design of experiments, modeling, and/or artificial intelligence tools to research, development, or manufacturing optimization problems.
  • Hands‑on experience with material characterization and performance testing relevant to reactive resin systems.
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