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Elinor Coatings creates solutions for corrosion, degradation, and fouling through research in surface protection. We value environmental sustainability and conservation and diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and personalities. This role will join a team of researchers in developing new formulations of protective and anti-corrosion coatings for metals. Support long-term federal research contracts in aerospace and ground vehicle support.
About the Role
The purpose of this position is to advance Elinor Coatings’ mission of developing innovative, high performance corrosion resistant coating technologies by leading the testing, and evaluation of corrosion inhibitors for both customer-driven applications and internal R&D initiatives. This role strengthens the organization’s corrosion science capabilities through expert analysis, method development, and cross-project consultation while managing multiple technical efforts to meet strategic deadlines. The position leads the Corrosion team and ensures accurate generation, documentation, and communication of scientific data, fosters strong collaboration across research and operational teams, supports federal research commitments, and upholds a safe, well organized laboratory environment in alignment with Elinor safety protocols and continuous improvement efforts.
Responsabilidades
Conduct protective coating formulation, testing, and corrosion evaluation for customer trials and R&D projects
Consult across projects to enhance corrosion resistance of Elinor primers and topcoats
Expand capabilities in the area of corrosion research, analysis and testing
Perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot issues, and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines
Generate, document, and report data and technical progress to internal and external stakeholders
Manage cross-functional relationships and collaborate with managers, chemists, research assistants and senior leaders on strategic assessments, evaluations, scale-ups and research
Actively contribute and participate in customer support, scientific group meetings and discussions
Draft and revise SOPs and controlled documents
Maintain a safe and clean lab environment consistent with existing Elinor Safety Office protocols
Other duties as assigned
Requisitos
Minimum Education/Experience Required:
PhD in Polymers and Coatings, Chemistry, or closely related fields
5+ years post-doctoral experience
Demonstrated experience with:
Coatings formulations, characterization, and testing
Corrosion protection, corrosion inhibition and electrochemical testing
Common coatings laboratory instrumentation
Word processing, spreadsheets, scheduling, and data analysis software
Supervising research teams with diverse backgrounds
Setting priorities and responding to changing needs from multiple sources
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years leading a corrosion team
Experience as a Principal Investigator/Co-Principal Investigator on a federal project (CRADA, grant, contract, OTA)
Experience mentoring early-career scientists (Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral level)
Experience working in coatings or related industry
Beneficios
Competitive salary ($91,200+) depending on experience
100% paid employee healthcare, vision, dental, disability and life insurance
Starting PTO is 16 days annually with 14 paid holidays and 12 paid sick days
401k match
Voluntary HSA, Flex, Employee Assistance Program, and more