Research Associate - Polymer Formulation & Materials Characterization

About Thintronics®

More Data. Faster.

Global data volume traffic has been growing exponentially. The onset of AI applications is expected to make this worse. New insulator technology that enables higher frequency data transmission at lower power consumption is required to scale AI infrastructure, starting with the data center fabric. By synthesizing expertise in bottom-up Molecular Design, Computational Mechanics, and Electrical Engineering, Thintronics is unifying and optimizing the high-speed interconnect insulator, from silicon-to-system, enabling the highest data rates at the lowest power.

Thintronics is a start-up company located in Alameda, CA. We are a team of chemists, materials scientists, and engineers shaping the future of data and devices. We offer an exciting start-up environment at the interface of R&D, machine learning-aided product design, manufacturing, and rapid market implementation.

Job Role – Who We Want

Thintronics is looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic research associate to join our R&D team. This role focuses on formulation/sample preparation and/or physical characterization of samples, including thermal, mechanical, adhesive, and dielectric property measurements. In this position, you will help deepen our understanding of the core Thintronics technology and develop our product pipeline.

As part of a start-up team, you will wear many hats. We are looking for someone with a “can-do” attitude, who is excited about the opportunity to explore/develop a broad range of practical skills and loves hands-on work in the lab. Roles and responsibilities are collaborative and may evolve based on the needs of our quickly growing company as well as your skillset/interests.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline
• Must be able to move up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline
• 1–5 years of relevant industry/start-up experience
• Experience with polymer/composite formulation and/or thin film fabrication
• Experience operating or maintaining analytical instruments including TGA, DMA, TMA, DSC, rheometer, Brookfield viscometer, FTIR, SEM, laser confocal microscope (Keyence), Instron/Zwick universal testing systems, peel testers
• Rigorous attention to detail with experimental design, execution, and recordkeeping
• Strong analytical, organizational, teamwork, and time management skills
• Able to juggle multiple tasks efficiently
• Preference will go to local candidates

Level of research associate (I, II, III, Senior, etc.) will depend on overall qualifications and years of experience.

Compensation/Benefits

• Annual salary: $90,000 - $110,000
• 100% employee coverage for Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Equity/Stock Options