Senior Material Scientist
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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Senior
Salary
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About the company:
About Hazel
Hazel Technologies Inc., founded in 2015, is a USDA-funded company that develops new technologies to improve the quality and and extend the shelf life of fresh produce throughout the global supply chain. The early-stage agricultural technology company based in Chicago is on a mission to reduce food waste. Shippers, growers, and retailers are constantly on the lookout for new ways to ship food further, enter new markets, extend the growing season, and have less food rejected at retail. The products of Hazel Technologies meet these needs by adding significant and measurable value throughout our customers' food supply chains.
Job Description:
The Senior Material Scientist will lead the development of new materials and material processing technologies to improve the performance and sustainability of Hazel’s existing and new products. The individual will be responsible for designing, developing, and characterizing new materials, as well as conducting experiments and analyzing data to support product development and optimization efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Able to lead and complete multiple materials science related projects independently.
- Able to conduct research and development activities to evaluate, identify, and develop new materials and material processing technologies that can be applied to Hazel’s products.
- Able to create new formulations that meet specific performance requirements through scientific approaches from determining optimal ratios of ingredients to selecting the appropriate delivery mechanisms.
- Able to improve the performance of existing materials and chemical processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste and increase yield.
- Able to characterize the physical and chemical properties of materials, using a variety of analytical techniques including chromatography, spectroscopy, and thermal analysis.
- Able to lead pilot plant operations and manage in-house manufacturing trials.
- Familiar with membrane technology for gas separation.
- Deliver results on time and achieve milestones necessary for business objectives.
- Leverage existing knowledge to develop and implement innovative experimental design.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in materials research and development in an industrial setting, preferably in the agriculture, chemical or packaging industry.
- Expertise in materials synthesis, characterization, and processing techniques.
- Strong analytical skills and experience using a variety of analytical techniques.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff.
Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000
You'll Love Working at Hazel Because
- We've come to transform the food system. You'll be able to make a big contribution to our work at the nexus of technology, farming, and the global food industry - and we're only getting started.
- Our team is motivated by a set of shared values. These keep us on track and remind us how to be present every day in the midst of change and ambiguity. Collaboration, respect, positivity, and humility are all valued, whether in the office, at home, or on the fields, and we strive to empower individuals at every stage.
- Benefits and perks, of course!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hazel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. At Hazel, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at (559) 321-2146.
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