Senior R&D Scientist, Chromatography Materials

Location: Wilmington, Delaware, United States; based in Little Falls, Delaware. Occasional travel; day shift.

Salary: $146,640–$229,125 per year, plus eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits.

Company

Develops analytical, laboratory, and life sciences technologies, including chromatography and biopharmaceutical consumables.

What you will do

• Lead innovation across chromatography, biopharma, and pharmaceutical consumables.
• Initiate, design, and execute complex silica or polymer particle synthesis, particle manufacturing, surface functionalization, and advanced materials characterization.
• Lead or significantly contribute to major R&D projects and provide expert guidance to R&D, manufacturing, and cross-functional partners.
• Lead technology transfer from laboratory prototypes to full production, ensuring process robustness, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and reproducibility.
• Resolve critical product, process, and materials issues; influence technology strategies and roadmaps; and present technical recommendations to senior leadership.
• Generate intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent applications while mentoring and training technical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Polymer or Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated depth and breadth across polymer or organic synthesis, polymeric particle manufacturing, surface functionalization, and materials characterization techniques.
• Working knowledge of chromatography and biopharma applications.

Nice to have

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Proven record of solving complex, high-impact technical problems and delivering innovative solutions.
• Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary technical efforts and developing new product or technology strategies.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-relevant insights.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with a full-time weekly schedule and no stated end date.
• Eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits.
• Inclusive, merit-based workplace committed to equal employment opportunity and accessibility.