Polymer Scientist - Electrospinning & Advanced Materials Applications
Polymer Scientist - Electrospinning & Advanced Materials ApplicationsLocation: Phoenix, AZ - Onsite laboratory role; ~20-30% North American travelCompensation: $90,000 - $110,000 base salaryRelocation: Relocation support availableBenefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life InsuranceContact: Andrew Millar | andrew.millar@irisscientific.com | 647-205-7151Iris Scientific is a specialty recruitment agency focused exclusively on technical and commercial roles within the North American scientific instrumentation and advanced materials market.We are partnering with a Phoenix-based advanced materials and contract analytical laboratory to hire a PhD-level Polymer Scientist with deep electrospinning expertise.This role sits at the intersection of:Contract research & developmentElectrospinning / electrospraying subject-matter leadershipPolymer compounding & materials developmentTechnical applications support and customer engagementThis is an onsite role within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team supporting both industrial and research clients.What This Role IsThis position combines:Hands-on experimental researchProject leadership and client interfacingTechnical mentorshipApplications and instrumentation supportYou will serve as the internal technical authority on electrospinning and electrospraying while leading client-facing development projects from scope definition through final reporting.This is applied science with commercial visibility - not purely academic research.Purpose of the PositionThe Polymer Scientist will lead and manage electrospinning and electrospraying initiatives across diverse client projects while supporting advanced instrumentation applications across North America.Success in this role requires:Deep, hands-on electrospinning experienceStrong experimental design disciplineComfort managing technical projects independentlyClear communication with clients and cross-functional teamsAbility to balance laboratory execution with customer-facing responsibilitiesCore ResponsibilitiesContract Research & Project LeadershipLead electrospinning and electrospraying projects for industrial and research clientsDefine project scope in collaboration with customersDesign structured experimental plans and analyze resulting dataConduct hands-on experimentation and sample preparationDevelop and document standard operating proceduresEnsure quality management compliance and structured documentationPrepare written and oral reports communicating technical outcomesMentor junior team members in experimental design and best practicesApplications & Technical SupportSupport advanced electrospinning systems and related materials applicationsConduct product demonstrations, installations, and user training sessionsParticipate in pre-sales and post-sales technical supportAssist with workshops, trade shows, and technical roadshowsProvide remote and onsite troubleshooting supportServe as a liaison between customers and suppliers on technical mattersExecute proof-of-concept testing using laboratory instrumentationQualificationsRequired:PhD in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related disciplineExtensive hands-on experience with electrospinning and/or electrospraying processesDemonstrated ability to independently manage technical projectsExperience operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentationStrong written and verbal technical communication skillsWillingness to travel approximately 20-30% for customer support, training, and eventsDesired Attributes:Process-oriented approach to experimentationComfort working in environmentally sensitive electrospinning systemsExperience mentoring or guiding junior researchersCuriosity across a broad range of materials and applicationsAbility to work autonomously within a small, high-trust teamRecent PhDs with strong electrospinning depth may be considered. Industry or internship experience is advantageous but not required.Team Structure7-person analytical teamIndividual contributor role with technical leadership influenceHigh-autonomy environmentOther RequirementsMust be willing to located in Phoenix, AZ or willing to relocate (onsite laboratory role)US Work Authorization is required