Material Scientist

Material Scientist


Job ID: 10467200

Rome, NY, US

Scientific

Associate Degree

Full Time, Direct Hire

$80K- $150K+

Experienced (Non-Manager)

On-site

Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals

First Shift (Day)

Rome, NY, US

$80K- $150K+

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Full Time, Direct Hire

Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals

On-site

Scientific

Associate Degree

First Shift (Day)

Job details

Material Scientist- Permanent Position- Utica, NY
Relocation Assistance- available
Looking for Material Scientist with experience supporting research and development of processes for separating and purifying rare metals from mining materials, impure compounds, and semiconductor recycling streams. Skilled in laboratory and pilot-scale trials, material characterization, technical reporting, and collaboration with manufacturing teams.
Experience

  • Conduct research to develop and improve rare-metal separation and purification processes specifically for Gallium and/or Germanium.

  • Plan and execute laboratory- and pilot-scale trials to evaluate proof of concept and process performance.

  • Characterize materials and assess physical and chemical properties using laboratory instrumentation.

  • Prepare clear technical reports documenting experimental methods, results, and recommendations for management and company records.

  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to evaluate applications, process improvements, and commercialization opportunities.

  • Support technology transfer from development into production and contribute to process cost models, profitability assessments, and return-on-investment analyses.

  • Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of quality management systems and customer-focused processes.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering Technology, or a related field.

  • 1–2 years of relevant industry experience. Technical equipment experience: ICP laboratory instrumentation; thermal analysis equipment; SEM; pH meters.

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