Scientist I / Scientist II Research

Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. • Tacoma, WA

19h • $93,000 - $103,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Participate in the activities of the Composite Materials Research Laboratory (CMRL) relating to prepreg applications of carbon fiber composites. Degree/experience related to CFRP (chem) desired. Works on team project with significant direction and guided training on lab equipment and IP activities.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a background in thermosetting/epoxy composite materials research and development and/or composite manufacturing processes, and/or fiber composite mechanics.
• Ability to get along well with diverse personalities and cultures with an understanding of management philosophies and practices of company.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships to strengthen our culture.
• Ability to lead and train lower level or new Associates on instrument and equipment operations, experiments and work instructions.
• Position requires the ability to set priorities, follow schedules and manage own time.
• Ability to self-motivate and take initiative.
• Knowledge of record keeping techniques and procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain a high level of interpersonal proficiency.
• Ability to utilize/operate a computer, peripheral equipment and appropriate software, such as Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Candidates must currently reside in Washington State to be considered for this onsite position.
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with these regulations, applicants for employment must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the ITAR and/or EAR. The definition of “US Person” includes U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• Skills of modeling and simulation software (i.e. Solidworks, Matlab, Python) are plus.

Responsibilities

• Jointly work with other staff to maintain a safe lab work environment and implement safe operating procedures to ensure an accident-free workplace and maintenance of compliance with all waste and environmental regulations.
• Perform skill sensitive tasks from start to finish including but not limited to; preparing samples, organizing test samples in preparation for tests, performing various tests, and collecting data under guided directions and instructions.
• Maintain schedules, track project progress, and communicate progress to senior staff.
• Carry out routine research activities including ordering test requests, preparing samples, organizing test samples in preparation for tests, performing various tests, and collecting data under guided directions and instructions. Perform skill sensitive tasks from start to finish.
• Equal attentiveness to tasks such as sample preparation and testing, and equipment maintenance, as well as such as literature review, data reduction and visualization, and communicating results.
• Compile, interpret and explain results with scientific competence under guided direction and instruction into internal reports such as weekly reports and presentations.
• Support transfer of newly-developed technology to large-scale production.
• Prepare and write patent applications and specifications under guided directions and instructions.
• Order and maintain stock of general lab supplies and consumables; implement storage and maintenance manuals associated with lab instruments.
• Coordinate purchase of raw materials, equipment modifications and repairs, and shipping samples with other CMA departments and outside vendors.
• Assist with maintaining instruments and equipment in clean, operational and orderly condition.
• Assist with development of Work Instructions for experimental procedures and machine/equipment operations.
• Support higher level research scientists in development of capital investment projects.
• Participate in conferences and expos as requested.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
• Vision Coverage- VSP
• Dental Coverage – Delta Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Vacation, PTO, and floating holidays available after 90 days of employment
• 401K with employer match
• Life, accident, and short term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level