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Polymer Chemist/Plating Expert
Santa Clara, California, United States
$161k-$221k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Applied Materials
Applied MaterialsNASDAQ: AMAT: Produces equipment and services for chip and display manufacturing.
Expertise in electroplating and polymer chemistry, process development, troubleshooting, data analysis, mentoring, and transferring chemical processes to production.
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Chemist/Polymer Scientist (Ph.D.)
Menlo Park, California, United States
$140k-$162k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Exponent
ExponentNASDAQ: EXPO: Provides multidisciplinary scientific and engineering consulting for complex problems.
Ph.D. in chemistry/polymer/materials science, strong materials characterization and testing experience, knowledge of polymer properties and standards, excellent communication, ability to work on interdisciplinary teams and develop business.
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Polymer Chemist - Space Solar
Hawthorne, California, United States
$125k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Starpath
Starpath: Manufacturing space-rated solar hardware and lunar mining robotics.
3+ YOEMaster's (required) or PhD preferred in a relevant discipline; 3+ years hands-on experience with polymer encapsulants, adhesives, or barrier films for sensitive optoelectronic/electronic devices; experience connecting chemistry to device reliability.
FTIR, DSC, TGA, WVTR, OTR, lap shear testing, peel testing, ASTM E595
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Scientist, Polymer Chemistry - Development Chemistry (Contract)
Redwood City, California, United States
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Eyconis
Eyconis: Develops long-acting biopharmaceutical treatments for retinal diseases.
0+ YOEPhD or Master’s in polymer/organic chemistry with 0-3 years experience; hands-on polymer synthesis/characterization; analytical methods (SEC-MALS, NMR, HPLC, rheology); cGMP/ICH familiarity a plus; strong communication and collaboration skills.
SEC-MALS, NMR, HPLC, Rheology, ELN
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Chemical Engineer, Polymer Coatings
San Carlos, California, United States
$200k-$248k/yr OnsiteFull Time
1X
1X: Manufacturing safe, general-purpose humanoid robots for home and work.
3+ YOEBachelor's or master's in chemical engineering, materials science, polymer chemistry, polymer science, or related engineering field; 3+ years developing polymer coatings; expertise in characterization, synthesis, formulation, DOE, and lab safety.
DMA, DSC, TGA, FTIR, DOE, rheology, optical microscopy
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Sr Research Engineer - Polymer Materials (Fontana, CA, US, 92337)
Fontana, California, United States
$120k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
James Hardie
James HardieNYSE: JHX: Manufacturer of fiber cement siding and exterior building products.
0+ YOEPhD in polymer science/engineering or MS with 3–10 years of experience; PVC expertise; AI-assisted material characterization; travel ~35%; strong communication.
PVC, extrusion, formulation development, DSC, TGA, DMA, rheometer
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Staff Membrane Formulation Scientist
San Diego, California, United States
$142k-$236k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Dexcom
DexcomNASDAQ: DXCM: Develops continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetes management.
8+ YOEExpertise in polymer/material science and formulation chemistry, DOE and data analysis, hands-on polymer synthesis and characterization; typically requires advanced degree and several years of relevant experience.
JMP, Python, Matlab, HPLC, LC/MS, Viscometer, Rheometer, Instron, DLS, Zeta potential, SEM/EDX, XRF, Confocal microscopy, FT-IR, NMR
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Senior Materials Engineer - Golf Ball R&D
Carlsbad, California, United States
$97k-$146k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Callaway Golf
Callaway GolfNYSE: CALY: Designs and manufactures premium golf equipment and performance gear.
5+ YOEMS (or equivalent) in materials-related field, 5+ years polymer/materials R&D experience, proficiency in materials characterization and polymer processing, strong project management and communication skills.
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Sr. Staff Engineer, Molding
Hunt Valley or San Diego or Mebane or Québec
$147k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BD
BDNYSE: BDX: Manufactures medical devices, surgical instruments, and pharmacy automation systems.
10+ YOE10+ years injection molding engineering experience in regulated industries; degree in engineering or polymer science; expertise in mold design, polymer science, SPC and DOE; regulatory knowledge (FDA, ISO).
SolidWorks, Creo, Moldflow, Sigmasoft
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Materials Scientist – Surface Chemistry & Adhesion
Aliso Viejo, California, United States
$120k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
RxSight
RxSightNASDAQ: RXST: Develops and manufactures adjustable intraocular lenses for cataract surgery.
Ph.D. in materials science, surface science, polymer science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field; expertise in polymer interfaces, adhesion, surface modification, coatings, experiments, characterization, and regulated product development.
Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, AFM, SEM/EDS
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2026 PhD Residency - Chemistry - Organic Synthesis of Polymers and Small Molecules (Early Stage Project)
Mountain View, California, United States
$109k-$147k/yr OnsiteInternship
X, The Moonshot Factory
X, The Moonshot FactoryNASDAQ: GOOGL: Develops early-stage technologies and experimental projects.
Currently enrolled PhD in chemical/biological sciences, hands-on organic and polymer synthesis, electrochemical measurement experience, ability to design/validate analytical assays, and proficiency with Python.
HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, NMR, LC-QTOF, UV Spectroscopy, Python
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Product Design Engineer - Softgoods
Cupertino, California, United States
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Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Lead design role requiring experience designing softgoods/textiles and soft polymers to define architectures and develop and ship consumer products.
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Staff Research Scientist
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$138k-$206k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Carbon
Carbon: Manufacturer of industrial 3D printers and advanced polymer materials.
Bachelor's or higher in chemistry/materials/polymer/chemical engineering, laboratory materials experience, ability to design and execute experiments, chemical handling and materials characterization preferred.
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Playa Vista, California, United States
$137k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Inversion Space
Inversion Space: Building autonomous re-entry vehicles for global space-to-Earth cargo delivery.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 5+ years developing and scaling wet-chemistry or polymer processes, including equipment commissioning, process safety, and infusion or infiltration manufacturing.
PLC, SCADA
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Process Chemist
Folsom, California, United States
$133k-$208k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Agilent Technologies
Agilent TechnologiesNew York Stock Exchange: A: Providing instruments, software, and consumables for laboratory scientific discovery.
8+ YOEBS in chemistry or related; 8+ years GC/HPLC experience; MS/UV knowledge; polymer synthesis experience; strong analytical writing; GMP/regulated experience preferred.
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Specialists - Open Ranks 2026-27
Irvine, California, United States
$57k-$202k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of California
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
Degree (B.S./B.A., M.S., or Ph.D.) in Chemistry or related field; backgrounds accepted across inorganic, organic, physical, analytical, polymer/materials, theoretical, atmospheric, and chemical biology areas.
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Business Development Manager: Location Minneapolis, MN or San Jose, CA
Orangeburg or Minneapolis or San Jose
HybridFull Time
Zeus
Zeus: Global leader in polymer extrusion and catheter design manufacturing
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree and 5+ years of business development or technical sales experience in medical devices, biotech, or contract manufacturing; catheter, polymer extrusion, regulatory, negotiation, and travel experience required.
Salesforce
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Senior Application Engineer & Customer Success
El Segundo, California, United States
HybridFull Time
Roboze
Roboze: An advanced materials and additive manufacturing serving aerospace and defense customers.
Engineering degree, customer-facing technical experience, CAD proficiency, project management and strong communication; up to 50% U.S. travel; familiarity with 3D printing and advanced polymers preferred.
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Materials Engineer II
Lake Forest, California, United States
$80k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
IRP Medical
IRP Medical: Manufacturer of precision silicone and elastomer components for medical devices.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree in materials science or related engineering, 4+ years in materials science and engineering, polymer and metallic wire experience, testing methodologies, DOE, technical writing, and English fluency.
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Microsoft Office, Design of Experiments (DOE)
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Sr. Scientist, Surface Chemistry
South San Francisco, California, United States
$125k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Atlas Data Storage
Atlas Data Storage: A developing semiconductor‑based DNA information storage technology and high‑throughput synthetic biology solutions.
PhD in chemistry/materials/chemical engineering preferred (MS/BS considered). Deep expertise in surface chemistry, synthetic chemistry, bioconjugation, polymer functionalization, small molecule purification, and metrology techniques.
NMR, HPLC, ellipsometry, contact angle goniometry, XPS, AFM
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