Formulation Chemist - Thermosetting Resins
El Segundo, CA | FULL-TIME
Cambium is seeking a Formulation Chemist to join our growing team in El Segundo, CA. The successful candidate will be curious with a desire to turn concepts into products, have a strong desire to help grow a company, and will help us build a work culture of open-mindedness that embraces creativity and contrarian thinking. At Cambium we're willing to do things differently.
THE ROLE
Cambium is seeking a Formulation Chemist to join our materials R&D team. You'll work closely with our team to design and evaluate thermosetting resin formulations. This will be a hands-on role and you will be involved in every step of the process. As Cambium experiences rapid growth, the responsibilities of this role are expected to evolve.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design and evaluate thermosetting resin formulations for various high-temperature commercial and military applications.
• Plan experiments, including DoEs, to evaluate new additives and develop new formulations.
• Work with technicians and fellow engineers to execute experiments efficiently. This is a hands-on role and you will be expected to spend considerable time in the laboratory.
• Analyze data and document conclusions in reports and presentations.
• Provide guidance based on your chemistry expertise to support the operation of larger chemical reactors.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior engineers and leadership.
• Communicate clearly and concisely key concepts, development status, performance outcomes, and lessons learned to your coworkers, investors, and collaborators.
• Prioritize safety and OSHA, EPA, and local health and safety requirements.
• Create and contribute to the product demonstration and engineering teams in a manner consistent with Cambium's mission and values and the growth of Cambium's business.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
• B.S. / M.S. in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field
• 5 years industry experience developing resin or polymer formulations in an R&D setting
• Good fundamental understanding of thermosets and polymers, with hands-on experience
• Experience with characterization tools including DSC, TGA, rheometer, DMA, microscopy
• Experience with thermosetting resins for fiber-reinforced composites is a plus
• Experience developing products for the aerospace industry is a plus
• You must have a strong desire to learn and be willing to work in a hands-on role
• Due to the nature of the work, you must have US citizenship
• Ability to complete tasks on time with little supervision
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
BENEFITS
Cambium offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits plan. This includes excellent medical/dental/vision benefits, and a matching 401(k) plan.
Salary: 135,000 - 160,000
