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Technologist Research & Development

TalentBurst


Job Location:

Wilmington, DE - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 19 - 36
Posted: 8 September 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Technologist - Research & Development
Location: Wilmington DE
Duration: 9 Months


Main job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Independently making parts from resins including mixing milling pressing and sintering monitoring product work-up/analysis/characterization and experimental documentation using an electronic laboratory notebook system. May asked conducting organic reactions including reaction system assembly monitoring product work-up/analysis/characterization and experimental documentation using an electronic laboratory notebook system.
Analyze results recognize erroneous or unexpected outcomes and make suggestions for a path forward.
Characterize material structure and performance using various spectroscopic techniques including NMR IR
Become familiar with and learn polymer characterization instrumentation such as DSC TGA DMA TMA Impact and Tensile Testing.
Properly document and report all experimental data. Present findings and results at team meetings.
Ability to use windows-based computer systems.
Troubleshoot and calibrate instruments. Author and prepare instrument manuals and SOPs.
Participate and follow all client safety policies and best practices. Support process safety management (PSM) by maintaining laboratory safety documentation.
Order and purchase supplies when needed. Maintain chemical resin and experimental sample inventory.
Coordinate outside laboratory testing including shipping samples following proper DOT rules and regulations.
Required limited lifting of lab equipment (Reactor glassware etc.).

Quals--
BS in Chemical Engineering Material Chemistry or have equivalent experience.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge or working experience with polymer characterization instrumentation is preferred.
Ability to learn a wide variety of testing methods and instruments.
Experience with mechanical testing equipment is preferred.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively prioritize organize and plan responsibilities.

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Required Experience:

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