Senior Research Associate

Brewer Science, Inc. is a major innovator of high-technology solutions for the semiconductor / microelectronics markets. We are currently seeking a purpose-driven candidate with an ownership mentality to fill an open position as a Senior Research Associate. This position will be located in Rolla, MO.

Summary:

Acts as the technical lead for research and development products. Designs and conducts laboratory experiments, analyses, and processes to develop new product offerings.

Responsibilities:

• Performs advanced material characterization

• Interact with junior and senior analytical support members to ensure the alignment and progression of the analytical support mission is maintained.

• Stay abreast of developments in the industry by attending relevant conferences, meeting, symposia and workshops.

• Assists in constructing relationships between material components for problem solving.

• Method development, validation, documentation.

• Independent learning of tools and techniques, tool theory, practice and maintenance.

• Knowledge of internal customer needs and applications and is capable of translating these needs into innovative analysis to facilitate technical directions pursued by BSI.

• Understand BSI systems to ensure that data and information collected aligns with product development requirements (BPD, FMEA, etc)

• Helps set safety and housekeeping standards and monitors how they are practiced in daily activities

• Keeps up-to-date on best laboratory notebook practices and helps to improve and implement the process

Education & Credentials:

• PhD preferred in chemistry or related field or
• Master's Degree in chemistry or related field plus 3 years' experience materials development or
• Equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Background in organic or polymer chemistry preferred
• Experience with project or team leadership preferred

Benefits

At Brewer Science, we are a Top Workplace, Certified Employee-Owned, Certified B Corp, and GreenCircle Certified Zero Waste to Landfill. By joining Brewer Science, you will be eligible to receive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, long- and short-term disability, identity theft protection, and pet insurance
• Paid leave, including community service leave, wellness breaks, and other special leave
• Employee stock ownership, 401k, and bonus plans
• Educational assistance & employee assistance program

Application Process: To apply for this position please complete the online application. This position is open until filled. Screening will begin immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity - M/F/Disability/Veterans