What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist II position at Aequor?
Job title: Research Scientist II
Location: Johns Creek, GA (Onsite)
Duration: 6 months (Possible extension)
Job Description:
This research scientist’s primary responsibility is to perform the characterization of raw materials and hydrogel polymers using chemical and physical characterization techniques. In addition, this scientist is also going to assist senior scientists to develop new analytical methods.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of polymer samples to support vision care research and development projects.
• Design and execute experiments to for materials characterization, ensuring accuracy, precision, and reliability of results.
• Validate analytical methods including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), and other relevant techniques.
• Interpret and analyze experimental data and present findings to internal customers.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Good documentation and laboratory practice. Good communication.
Qualifications:
• MS, or B.S in analytical chemistry, chemistry, materials science or related scientific field ( 2 years with MS, 5 years for B.S )
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Hands-on experience in wet chemistry, spectroscopy analysis, or separation science ( such as HPLC, or GC etc.)
