Senior Research Scientist (Advanced materials) Tampa, FL /
Research and Development – Research and Development /
Full-time
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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: • Lead research in the development of advanced materials with variety of technological applications
• Act as subject matter expert in the fields of heterogeneous catalysis and semiconductor physics across the organization
• Work closely with 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, or related fields
• Hands-on experience in the growth and characterization of nanomaterials, including semiconductors
• Ability to write and operate software for collection and analysis of experimental data (e.g. MATLAB, LABVIEW, etc.), and implement using advanced data acquisition tools
• Experience with computational modeling tools (ANSYS, COMSOL, etc.)
• Experience with operando catalytic spectroscopy a plus
• Experience with metal-oxide based sensing platforms a plus
• Ability to work as an experimentalist with a broad range of experience in experimental design, measurement, and data acquisition techniques
• Proven record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
• 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 uses 25 years of breakthrough science to destroy airborne pollutants, delivering clean air. Our mission isn’t just making air purifiers, but cleaning the air everywhere. It’s a lofty goal, but that's why we need you.
Molekule Values:
Humility
"Check your ego at the door."
Determination & Grit
"We believe in what we're doing. That's why we persevere through problems."
Ownership
"We roll up our sleeves, do the work, own the outcomes, and are proud of our contributions (no matter the size)."
Community
"We're all in this together."
Passion
"We're devoted to changing the world for the better."
Growth Mindset
"I know that I don't know everything, there's always more to learn. I learn from my mistakes."
Communication
"My communications are candid, effective, respectful, and assuming good intentions."
Organizational Philosophy:
Every great accomplishment is the result of a team working in harmony, not just of individuals. We believe teamwork and a sense of egalitarian responsibility is fundamental to building a great organization.
The objective of all organizational processes is to turn our organization into something scalable, repeatable, and efficient that reflects our culture.
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.
Applicants with disabilities may e-mail HR@molekule.com or text or call 415.439.0018, to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.
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