Research Chemist-Materials Research

Technology Advancement & Commercialization (TAC) provides scientific and engineering solutions for difficult problems existing in the fields of health, energy, and environment. In TAC, applied research and development, along with prototyping and scale-up activities, are concentrated in numerous research and application labs, as well as in a pilot plant facility located on RTI's main campus.

TAC's scientific and engineering experts cover a broad spectrum of disciplines including biomechanical, chemical, electrical, environmental, and mechanical engineering. They commonly work on cross-disciplinary research teams with biologists, chemists, and physicists and are currently looking to add a highly motivated Research Chemist for its materials research program at RTI headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Research Chemist for our materials research program at RTI headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC. You will work in catalyst, sorbent and membrane development for gas separations, conversions and water purification. Ideally, you will have a strong background in Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and porous materials and be adaptable to a broad variety of synthetic techniques, characterizations, separations, purifications. You will be able to converse effectively with researchers from a wide variety of backgrounds and expected to work with teams on patents, scientific publications, and proposal writing.

• Plan and execute experiments and analyze data. Develop and modify experimental protocols in consultation with PI.
• Operate lab equipment and perform routine maintenance as needed.
• Ensure availability of the necessary materials and equipment to carry out experiments and communicate to PI as needed to maintain continuous workflow.
• Keep and maintain laboratory notebooks and conduct data analysis, processing, and presentation.
• Write experimental summaries and technical reports, and complete paperwork by assigned dates.
• Assist PI with preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations for dissemination of results.
• Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

• A degree in Chemistry or Materials Science with 5 yrs of research, or
  PhD 2yrs of experience (Post-Doc), with a preference being a PhD with a publication track record.
• Recent experience in all or most of the following: MOFs, COFs, porous materials, solid-state chemistry, XRD spectroscopy, TGA, sorption, GC-MS.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.

RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.