Principal R&D Scientist
Job Title: Principal R&D Scientist
Location: Piscataway, NJ
Salary: $128,000 - $190,000 + 15% bonus + relo assistance
Summary:
A reputable manufacturing company is seeking an experienced, hands-on Principal R&D Scientist for their Piscataway, NJ facility.
Responsibilities:
The ideal Principal R&D Scientist will have the following responsibilities:
- Design and execute laboratory experiments to develop new products, formulations, and processes while generating data to support product performance, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Analyze, interpret, and document experimental results, preparing technical reports, presentations, and summaries while maintaining high standards of data integrity and record-keeping.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and commercial groups to support development projects, scale-up activities, technology transfers, and technical troubleshooting.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards, operating procedures, environmental requirements, and quality systems while maintaining laboratory equipment, materials, and records.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation by identifying opportunities for process optimization, enhancing testing methods, and staying current with emerging technologies, scientific advancements, and industry trends.
Qualifications
The ideal Principal R&D Scientist will have the following skill set:
- PhD in either Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemistry
- 10+ years of industry experience with polymer-based materials used in electronics
- Background in either semiconductor packaging, electronic materials, advanced adhesives, or polymer composites
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