The Materials Engineering Associate is a full-time position and will assist the Engineering staff with sample preparation, materials testing, and characterization to drive the development of next generation materials for Tactus’ TrueWrite Film, which delivers a best-in-class pen-on-paper writing experience with stylus.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Independently execute experiments designed by members of the Engineering staff

• Maintain accurate, well-organized records of experiments in a laboratory notebook

• Follow good laboratory practices and safety procedures when conducting experiments

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining the inventory of lab supplies

Required Skills or Abilities:

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail required.

• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

• Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems.

• Ability to interpret acceptability of data and exercise independent judgment.

• High degree of computer literacy.

• Demonstrated competence in research techniques and execution of protocols.

• Ability to multitask.

Qualifications :

• A Bachelors degree in a technical discipline (Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science/Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry preferred) or Associates degree with 2+ years of engineering and/or research experience.

• Ideal candidate to have experience with implementation and execution of ASTM test methods. Preference for candidates with hands-on polymer measurement (e.g. Instron), formulation, and/or processing experience.

*Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States*