The Associate Application Development Engineer will perform formulation, compounding, conversion and characterization of polymers and all related research and development activities for Danimer Scientific. The engineer will engage in a challenging work environment at Danimer Scientific Inc. to conduct biopolymer formulation research and develop products for our customers. The Associate Application Development Engineer I will be part of increasingly stronger R&D teams who work in close collaboration with customers and academic partners on innovations. The Associate Application Development Engineer I will work closely with customers to translate product developments to practical conversion processes and accelerate commercialization of Danimer Scientific products.

Responsibilities

· Determine ways to improve performance of polymers and compositions.

Perform conversion of Danimer products to finished articles and evaluate processing performance.

Work with Product Development team to conduct trials at customer and third-party sites to validate processing.

· Develop new polymers and compositions with specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications.

· Devise testing methods to evaluate the effects of various processing and use conditions on particular polymers.

· Perform literature and patent searches to guide experimentation.

· Support marketing and sales through development of product and application data.

· Perform laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques used in the production of polymers having defined characteristics.

· Prepare technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, observations, and study findings for the use by customers, other scientists and requestors.

· Recommend polymers to match application needs of customers.

· Research methods of processing, converting, and fabricating polymers in order to develop new products.

· Develop structure-property relationships for polymers and compositions used in Danimer products.

· Works on projects and or matters of Increasing complexity in a supportive role.

· Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience- Minimum Qualifications

· Master’s degree in Mechanical, Polymer, or Chemical Engineering or other related discipline required with up to 2 years industrial polymer experience, or:

· BS degree with 10 years industrial laboratory experience.

· Interdependent partnering skills, team-orientation necessary.

· Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills needed to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.

· Must be able to innovate, analyze and solve common laboratory problems.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Proficient in using computers with Windows Operating System including Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

· Ability to effectively manage workload to meet aggressive timelines.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Able to interact, cooperate, and motivate across departments and functions.

· Stays current on all applicable SOPs, safety, human resource, and annual laboratory quality related training.

· Prior experience using LIMS systems a plus.

· Proven ability to critically evaluate scientific and technical information from a Quality and Regulatory perspective.

· Knowledge about polymer industry, products and technologies.

· Must be able to innovate, analyze and solve critical or complex technical problems.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Work is performed in a chemical laboratory and polymer processing setting. In the laboratory setting the handling of chemical agents will be required.

· Work is performed using office equipment with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office and laboratory equipment.

· Requires walking, climbing stairs and ladders, bending and occasional lifting of material up to fifty (50) pounds.

· Performance of this position will require exposure to laboratory hazards which require the use of personal protective equipment.

· Travel up to 50% of time.

This description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.

Danimer Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Danimer Scientific

This is a remote position.