Polymer Development Chemist
Job Location:
Sunnyvale, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment chemicals supplies and services essential in healthcare scientific research safety and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier cleaner and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies convenient procurement solutions and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.
Position: Polymer Development Chemist
Location: Sunnyvale CA 94085
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Summary
We are seeking a Polymer Development Chemist to provide technical expertise in polymer chemistry processes while supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensuring efficient high-quality production. This role involves process development and optimization manufacturing troubleshooting continuous improvement initiatives training production teams and maintaining process documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills experience in polymer chemistry and the ability to collaborate across manufacturing quality and R&D teams while following SOPs and safety regulatory and quality guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize polymer chemistry processes and chromatography column conditions to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety yield and cost-effectiveness.
- Provide day-to-day troubleshooting support for manufacturing process-related issues.
- Collaborate with production operators engineers and quality teams to resolve process deviations and maintain continuous production.
- Develop and deliver training for manufacturing operators and technicians on polymer chemistry processes column packing and testing safety protocols and equipment operation.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for polymer chemistry within the manufacturing team.
- Partner with R&D to support the integration of new processes into manufacturing and improve scalability.
- Collect analyze and interpret process data to monitor performance and support data-driven improvements.
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety environmental and regulatory standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects.
- Develop review and update SOPs batch records and process documentation.
- Ensure documentation meets internal quality and regulatory requirements.
Required Skills:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry or a related field with a focus on Polymer Chemistry is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in process development manufacturing support or a related role within the chemical polymer or related industry is required.
- Experience analyzing process data and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience with process modeling and statistical analysis software is a plus.
- Experience training manufacturing operators or technical staff.
- Strong knowledge of polymer chemistry manufacturing processes and related equipment.
- Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Knowledge of safety environmental and regulatory standards related to chemical manufacturing.
