Lab Chemist
Airable Research Lab
Delaware, Ohio
Airable Research Lab is leveraging decades of experience and knowledge in the soybean industry to create innovative and sustainable bio-based chemistries and products. Airable works with commercial partners to develop, customize, and assist with the commercialization of their products. Housed on the Ohio Wesleyan University campus, Airable offers a dynamic work environment with a congenial, consultative team and great flexibility. Join a young and rapidly growing team of chemists and engineers to help shape the future—of both Airable Research Lab and tomorrow’s bio-based marketplace. To learn more, go to: https://www.airableresearchlab.com.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Develop and formulate new products in the broad fields of coatings, adhesives, inorganic, and hybrid materials with various applications.
· Maintain excellent laboratory records and write reports and research summaries as required.
· Interact closely with other scientists to develop comprehensive solutions.
· Address clients’ product and material needs by generating innovative ideas and solutions that employ soybean components.
· Develop cost-effective solutions that maintain or enhance product performance.
· Interact closely with other scientists to develop comprehensive solutions.
· Identify other challenges presented by existing products and processes that may lend themselves to bio-based solutions.
· Plan and conduct research activities.
· Report on research both internally (to Airable staff and management) and externally (to commercial clients).
· Maintain excellent laboratory records and write reports and research summaries as required.
· Collaborate with non-R&D efforts (e.g., business development) as needed.
· Create and protect intellectual property.
· Maintain continuous knowledge of technical developments in the field.
Required Qualifications
· BS or MS in Chemistry, Polymer Science and Engineering, or a closely related field
· Highly motivated and self-driven with the ability to work independently, and multi-task under aggressive timelines to support team and corporate objectives.
· Broad interests and willingness to take on relatively undefined challenges, excellent problem-solving abilities, creativity, and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
· Polymer synthesis background such as condensation and free radical polymerization
· In-depth knowledge of structure-property relations and materials properties; ability to design materials to desired properties.
· Demonstrated innovative accomplishments with an entrepreneurial spirit.
· Knowledge of developing and formulating new products in the broad fields of organic, inorganic, and hybrid materials with various applications
· Experience with bio-based materials, bio-based building blocks, and soy-based product development
· 0-5 years of experience, recent grads are encouraged to apply
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Delaware, OH 43015: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person