Staff Scientist

Job Category: Occasional
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Non-Benefit Based

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Job Summary

The Staff Scientist will collaborate closely with Professor Julia A. Kornfield to conduct research focused on the analysis of polymer degradation products in polyalphaolefin systems.

This is an Essential Reporting position. An employee designated as essential reporting has essential job skills that are needed for response and recovery; and is expected to report to campus as soon as possible.

Essential Job Duties

• To develop improved protocols to increase the concentration of samples dissolved in polyalphaolefins while avoiding conditions that cause thermal or oxidative degradation.
• To apply thin layer chromatography and LCMS to search for degradation products from telechelic polycyclooctadiene.
• Keep detailed notes documenting problems encountered and attempts made to overcome them.
• Prepare a report on findings and methods.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry, and three years of postdoctoral experience characterizing chemical degradation.
• At least four years of hands-on experience using LCMS to analyze degradation products.
• Proficient in the use of thin layer chromatography, 1H NMR, UV-vis spectrometry.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds and fasten them to a rack at shoulder height.
• Requires prolonged standing and walking throughout the day.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to work independently, developing new methods as needed to track chemical degradation.

Required Documents

• Resume

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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