Cambium is seeking a Senior Scientist to join our polymer/composite materials engineering team. In this role, you will guide the design, formulation, and manufacturability of polymer resins, with a focus on high-temperature thermosets, from the benchtop to commercialization.

This is a hands-on position where you will work closely with leadership, scientists/engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to develop new materials, assist with laboratory operations and technology transfer, and contribute to process optimization efforts.

• Support senior leadership in driving new product development through guiding the design, development, and execution of formulating high performance resins into various product forms (e.g. film adhesives, composites, coatings, foams)
• Mentor and work with junior scientists and technicians to advance products/product forms, focusing on manufacturability. This is a hands-on role and you will be expected to spend considerable time in the laboratory.
• Work collaboratively with synthetic chemists and engineers to plan experiments, including DoEs, to evaluate new additives and develop new formulations.
• Analyze data and document conclusions in reports and presentations.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior 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

• Ph.D. in a relevant technology field (i.e., Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, etc.) or equivalent industrial experience
• At least 3-5 years of industrial experience in the development of advanced materials and polymers for use in high-performance applications
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing and/or formulating polymer composites and/or adhesives
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a hands-on laboratory environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required

• Experience mixing and handling thermosetting resins and polymer composites.
• Experience producing polymer foams (e.g., polyurethane, phenolic, polyimide, epoxy, or other thermoset foams).
• Experience with resin, composite, or foam testing.
• Experience in a polymer R&D laboratory.
• Experience with any or all of the following analytical equipment — DMA, DSC, TGA, SEM, NMR, FTIR, HPLC, rheometer, thermal conductivity testing.
• Comfort working with high-temperature cure schedules and reactive resin systems.

Cambium offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits plan.
This includes excellent medical/dental/vision benefits, and a matching 401(k) plan.

$135,000 – $166,000 annually