About this opportunity
Iris Scientific Inc. lists this Polymer Scientist Electrospinning Advanced Materials Applications opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Polymer Scientist – Electrospinning & Advanced Materials Applications
Location: Phoenix, AZ – Onsite laboratory role; ~20–30% North American travel
Compensation: $90,000 – $110,000 base salary
Relocation: Relocation support available
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance
Contact: Andrew Millar | |
Iris Scientific is a specialty recruitment agency focused exclusively on technical and commercial roles within the North American scientific instrumentation and advanced materials market.
We are partnering with a Phoenix-based advanced materials and contract analytical laboratory to hire a PhD-level Polymer Scientist with deep electrospinning expertise.
This role sits at the intersection of:
Contract research & development
Electrospinning / electrospraying subject-matter leadership
Polymer compounding & materials development
Technical applications support and customer engagement
This is an onsite role within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team supporting both industrial and research clients.
What This Role Is
This position combines:
Hands‑on experimental research
Project leadership and client interfacing
Technical mentorship
Applications and instrumentation support
You will serve as the internal technical authority on electrospinning and electrospraying while leading client‑facing development projects from scope definition through final reporting.
This is applied science with commercial visibility — not purely academic research.
Purpose of the Position
The Polymer Scientist will lead and manage electrospinning and electrospraying initiatives across diverse client projects while supporting advanced instrumentation applications across North America.
Success in this role requires:
Deep, hands‑on electrospinning experience
Strong experimental design discipline
Comfort managing technical projects independently
Clear communication with clients and cross‑functional teams
Ability to balance laboratory execution with customer‑facing responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Contract Research & Project Leadership
Lead electrospinning and electrospraying projects for industrial and research clients
Define project scope in collaboration with customers
Design structured experimental plans and analyze resulting data
Conduct hands‑on experimentation and sample preparation
Develop and document standard operating procedures
Ensure quality management compliance and structured documentation
Prepare written and oral reports communicating technical outcomes
Mentor junior team members in experimental design and best practices
Applications & Technical Support
Support advanced electrospinning systems and related materials applications
Conduct product demonstrations, installations, and user training sessions
Participate in pre‑sales and post‑sales technical support
Assist with workshops, trade shows, and technical roadshows
Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting support
Serve as a liaison between customers and suppliers on technical matters
Execute proof‑of‑concept testing using laboratory instrumentation
Qualifications
Required
PhD in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline
Extensive hands‑on experience with electrospinning and/or electrospraying processes
Demonstrated ability to independently manage technical projects
Experience operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
Willingness to travel approximately 20–30% for customer support, training, and events
Desired Attributes
Process‑oriented approach to experimentation
Comfort working in environmentally sensitive electrospinning systems
Experience mentoring or guiding junior researchers
Curiosity across a broad range of materials and applications
Ability to work autonomously within a small, high‑trust team
Recent PhDs with strong electrospinning depth may be considered. Industry or internship experience is advantageous but not required.
Team Structure
7‑person analytical team
Individual contributor role with technical leadership influence
High‑autonomy environment
Other Requirements
Must be willing to be located in Phoenix, AZ or willing to relocate (onsite laboratory role)
US Work Authorization is required
Compensation
$100,000 per year
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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