Sr. Scientist (Elastomer - Polymer - Rubber - Materials)

Qnity•Elsmere, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Qnity Semiconductor Technologies is seeking a PhD-level polymer or materials scientist for its Kalrez® specialty parts business. The role develops proprietary perfluoroelastomer formulations and process technologies, optimizes structure-property-performance relationships, and translates customer needs into specialty sealing products for semiconductor and demanding industrial applications. The scientist serves as a technical subject matter expert in elastomers, rubber compound formulations, and elastomeric composites, working with customers and cross-functional teams to advance material solutions from concept through commercialization. The position conducts scientific and technological investigations, supports manufacturing process capability and improvement, and helps define process technology programs. It also contributes to product and application development, technical documentation and presentations, industry engagement, and launches of new materials and applications within a global technology network. The role requires independent judgment in solving complex problems and assessing information from multiple sources.

Requirements

PhD in Applied Chemistry, Material Science, Polymer Science, or a related scientific field.
Ability to understand and define customer needs, plan and conduct performance evaluations, and drive new product and application development to meet customer needs.
Broad technical interests across diverse markets and applications, including semiconductors and industrials.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Compliance with safety guidelines, business ethics, and internal control processes.

Nice To Haves

Elastomer experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical subject matter expert in elastomers, rubber compound formulations, and elastomer-based composites, providing guidance on material selection, performance optimization, and application-specific solutions.
Build relationships with customers, R&D, product development, manufacturing, and engineering teams to understand technical challenges, align priorities, and advance material solutions from concept through commercialization.
Research applications including improving product quality, developing more cost-effective manufacturing processes, and creating new product lines or business areas.
Deliver the technology and process capability needed to operate, maintain, and improve manufacturing operations.
Collaborate with business and manufacturing teams to define process technology direction and programs.
Perform theoretical and experimental scientific and technological investigations to acquire new knowledge.
Document observations, analyses, and interpretations, including technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses that support patent disclosures or technical and scientific advancement.
Conduct technical presentations and seminars at customer and partner meetings to promote Kalrez® applications as needed.
Participate in institute and industry association conferences to connect with technical resources.
Lead or contribute to multiple projects that develop solutions, drive business adoption of technology, and meet customer needs.
Drive or support launches of new material and application technologies in alignment with global projects.
Solve complex problems independently, take new perspectives on existing solutions, and exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple information sources.