Senior Research Scientist (Advanced Materials)
Tampa, FL
Research and Development – Research and Development /
Full-time /
On-site
"Best Places to Work 2021" -SF Business Times
Molekule, Inc. is looking for a Senior Research Scientist in the fields of advanced materials and/or surface science to join our Research & Development (R&D) team. The successful candidate will apply experience in materials synthesis, heterogeneous catalysis, semiconductor physics, and related fields in the development of novel catalytic materials and other devices for use in indoor air purification and other technological areas.
Leading the research and technological development of new technologies; compiling, analyzing, and presenting relevant scientific data (e.g., as published reports or presentations); and support of other R&D professionals are the critical functions of this role.
What's in it for you:
- Develop a new product roadmap from the ground zero.
- Own a key aspect of Molekule’s growth and success.
- High level visibility and partnership across our growing organization.
- Career Growth: progress and learn, stability, career development/path.
- Work Environment: autonomy, ownership, recognition of achievements, life-work balance (see what we did there), challenges.
- Culture: transparency of goals and plans, support, collaboration, trust, community, passion, growth mindset.
- Benefits: time off, no cost family health insurance, matching 401k, flexibility (ie: work day start and end times, occasional work from home).
- Compensation: fairness, timeliness, compensation system
What you will own:
- Design and lead research in the development of advanced materials with a variety of technological applications.
- Act as subject matter expert in the fields of heterogeneous catalysis, coatings, and surface chemistry across the organization.
- Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and technologists on the R&D team, as well as other internal and external stakeholders, to develop and complete project goals.
- Design and develop bench-scale prototypes in pursuit of commercialization of novel materials and devices.
- Guide third-party vendors in the construction of novel test devices and apparatus.
- Publish reports in scientific or technical journals; present reports at external conferences and/or technical meetings, as appropriate.
- In addition to reports and presentations, author patent disclosures and grant applications that support the overall knowledge acquisition of the organization.
- Perform all work in accordance with best practices--e.g., in regard to environmental health and safety, business ethics, etc.
What you will bring:
- A minimum of 5+ years of postgraduate research experience.
- PhD in Chemical engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or related fields.
- Hands-on experience in the growth and characterization of nanomaterials, including semiconductors.
- Experience with operando catalytic spectroscopy .
- Experience with metal-oxide based sensing platforms a plus.
- Ability to work as an experimentalist with a broad range of experience in experimental design, materials synthesis, and characterization.
- Proven record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and patents.
- Ability to succeed and thrive as an integral R&D team member in a heterogeneous, multidisciplinary environment.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills; ability to present ideas and data as both published reports and oral presentations (e.g., PowerPoint).
We are Molekule and we’re changing air purification. Molekule was created with a goal of using the power of science to eliminate indoor air pollution around the world. Our vision is to change the world from the indoors out by improving the safety and health of the places where we live, conduct business, learn, heal and connect. It’s a lofty goal, but that's why we need you!
Molekule Values:
Making Life Easy For Someone Else
"For our colleagues, for our customers, and for those who don't have equitable access."
Say The Hard Thing
"We solve problems with empathy and honesty."
Trust The Data
"We are guided by science and make decision based on the numbers, even if it means changing our opinion."
Make The Invisible Visible
"We reveal and address inefficient and inequitable dynamics at work and in the world."
Push For 1% More
"We have a growth mindset and push for positive change every day."
Act As Community
"We face challenges together. We celebrate victories together. We share skills together."
Molekule is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Company will also not discharge, or in any manner discriminate or retaliate against, any employee who discloses their own wages, discusses the wages of others, inquires about another employee’s wages, or aids or encourages any other employee to do the same. The Company is not obligated to disclose wages unless its State mandated.
Applicants with disabilities may e-mail peopleteam@molekule.com, to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.
