Polymer Development Chemist

We are seeking a Polymer Development Chemist to provide technical expertise in polymer chemistry and support manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. This position plays a critical role in process development, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and technology transfer while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have experience in polymer chemistry, manufacturing support, process optimization, and technical documentation, along with a passion for solving complex technical challenges and improving production processes.

Location: Sunnyvale, CA - onsite
Employment Type: Temporary (minimum 1-year temp/contract role)

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Pay Range: $30.00-$40.00/hr.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and improve polymer chemistry processes to increase manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

• Optimize chromatography column packing and testing processes.

• Provide day-to-day technical troubleshooting and process support for manufacturing operations.

• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and R&D teams to successfully transfer new products and processes into production.

• Analyze manufacturing and process data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.

• Support implementation of new component systems, process changes, and manufacturing protocols.

• Perform and support in-process product testing.

• Prepare, review, and maintain:

  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  • Batch records

  • Technical reports

  • Manufacturing documentation

• Investigate, document, and resolve manufacturing deviations.

• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Train manufacturing operators and technicians on:

  • Polymer chemistry processes

  • Column packing and testing

  • Equipment operation

  • Safety procedures

• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Serve as the polymer chemistry subject matter expert for manufacturing teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline with a focus on Polymer Chemistry.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in:

  • Polymer chemistry

  • Process development

  • Manufacturing support

  • Chemical manufacturing

  • Related industrial environments

• Strong knowledge of polymer chemistry principles and manufacturing processes.

• Experience supporting production operations in a manufacturing environment.

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Strong analytical and data interpretation abilities.

• Experience developing technical documentation and SOPs.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Polymer chemistry

• Process development

• Manufacturing process optimization

• Chromatography column packing and testing

• Process troubleshooting

• Root cause analysis

• Batch record review

• Technical report writing

• SOP development

• Continuous improvement

• Lean Manufacturing

• Six Sigma

• Process validation

• Quality systems

• Regulatory compliance

• Manufacturing documentation

• Statistical data analysis

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Technical training

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing and laboratory setting and involves close collaboration with production, quality, engineering, and research teams. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Why work for Adecco?

·         Weekly Pay

·         401(k) Plan

·         Skills Training

·         Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.  Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

IMPORTANT: This role is being recruited for by Adecco’s Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.

 

For opportunities available at Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences go to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/employers/industries/healthcare-life-sciences

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record.

Pay Details: $40.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.