We are seeking a highly skilled Polymer Scientist to join our team at FLO Materials. As a key member of our research and development team, you will play a critical role in driving the development of our proprietary circular polymers, Enamine Covalent Adaptable Network (ECANs).

• Drive internal R&D initiatives to develop the ECAN platform for sheets, coatings, and adhesives.
• Lead and conduct experiments to synthesize, characterize, and recycle new polymer platforms.
• Establish structure-to-property relationships for the ECAN platform and develop key metrics for monitoring material optimization and process development.
• Collaborate on chemical process scale-up of polymer synthesis for pilot and commercial production.
• Mentor and train junior scientists and technicians in polymer synthesis and characterization techniques.
• Contribute to the development of new patentable ideas and the protection of existing intellectual property.
• Prepare technical reports in support of venture and grant-funded objectives.
• Interface cross-functionally with other R&D departments, business development, and manufacturing groups to support commercial production of infinitely recyclable plastics.

• PhD in scientific disciplines such as synthetic chemistry, materials science, polymer chemistry, chemical or process engineering, or related fields; with 3+ years of experience synthesizing diverse polymers in a research or industrial R&D setting.
• Expertise in polymer chemistry with an emphasis on synthetic methodology, total synthesis, and/or process chemistry.
• Experience with various polymerization strategies and expertise in vitrimers or dynamic covalent chemistries is a plus.
• Hands-on experience using analytical methods to validate synthesis (HPLC, NMR, etc.) and other polymer characterization techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to develop key metrics for monitoring material optimization and process development.
• Established relationships with industry suppliers and distributors.
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, project management, and communication skills.

FLO Materials is a company dedicated to commercializing a new class of proprietary circular polymers, Enamine Covalent Adaptable Network (ECANs). Our mission is to create versatile, high-performance, recyclable plastics that can be recycled at low temperature, low energy, in the absence of catalysts, and even in mixed waste streams without compromising quality and efficiency.

We are passionate about enabling sustainable product design and are excited about helping consumers, brands, and their manufacturing partners achieve zero waste, easily and profitably, without compromising design and performance.