Technical Development Chemist
Noble Biomaterials•Scranton, PA
•$102,400 - $133,000•Onsite
About The Position
Noble Biomaterials, Inc. is seeking a Technical Development Chemist to lead the development and improvement of metallization processes for textile-based materials. This role focuses on optimizing silver-plating chemistry, improving product quality (uniformity, adhesion, conductivity), and scaling solutions from lab to production. The chemist will work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to translate research into practical manufacturing improvements.
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in plating, metallization, surface treatment, or specialty chemicals
- Experience with electroplating or electroless plating (silver, copper, nickel, etc.)
- Understanding of surface preparation and activation on non-conductive materials
- Strong analytical skills (e.g., SEM, XRF, ICP, titration)
- Ability to design and interpret experiments independently
Nice To Haves
- Textile or polymer surface chemistry experience
- Continuous/roll-to-roll processing knowledge
- Familiarity with silver chemistry and tarnish prevention
- Knowledge of bath chemistry (complexation, additives, stabilizers)
- Understanding of deposition kinetics and process variables
- Experience in regulated or quality-driven environments (ISO, GMP, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize pre-treatment, activation, and plating chemistries
- Design and run lab and pilot-scale experiments to improve metallization processes
- Troubleshoot and improve plating bath stability, performance, and recovery
- Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement
- Support scale-up, production trials, and process qualification
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, and EHS
- Document and present technical findings and recommendations
- Provide technical support across teams and for customer-related issues
- Contribute to new technology development and long-term roadmaps
- Review raw materials (SDS/COA) and support quality lab activities
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- $2,000–$4,000 Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Company-Paid Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- Voluntary Insurance Options
- 401(k) + Company Match
- 11 Paid Holidays
- PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
