Research Scientist

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Research Scientist

Location : Woburn, MA, United States
Job Family : Engineering
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Sep 10, 2025
Job ID : 56664


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Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 250 company, is solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges and driving the future of electronics technology.

Parker is a world leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality products that enable engineering breakthroughs for a cleaner and more sustainable world, including thermal interface materials, EMI shielding solutions, electrical grounding products, and conductive and non-conductive injection molded plastics.

Building on 100 years in business, we strive to balance evolving our business while strengthening the communities we operate in and prioritizing our employees’ well-being.

We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, caring, and friendly work environment, and we support career advancement through continued education, skill development, and regional and global advancement opportunities.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, we can’t wait to meet you!


The Research and Process Development Scientist is responsible for contributing to Chomerics’s technical initiatives focused on new product and process development of electrically conductive polymers and elastomers, The scientist will manage the technical development of new elastomers, provide prototypes for qualifications testing, and support manufacturing processes necessary for new product introduction.

The scientist will work in close collaboration with other R&D team members, procurement, process engineering, and manufacturing engineering functions to achieve project goals.


+ Develop new, innovative materials, products, or process technology platforms to drive profitable growth.



+ Develop working hypotheses, design experiments, and develop experimental plans to gain new understandings of material, product, or process performance.

+ Perform literature and patent searches to guide focused experimentation.

+ Utilize technical resources to develop materials, test methods, and quality control measures for innovative new materials and processes.

+ Provide technical problem solving consultation for root cause analysis and troubleshooting of polymer science related manufacturing and quality issues.

+ Hands-on ability to set up, adjust and operate a wide variety of polymer analytical and polymer processing equipment focused primarily on extrusion of hose and tubing

+ Work and interact effectively and professionally with others throughout various levels of the organization.

+ Actively build a network of peers with similar interests and complementary experience.

+ Promote a safe working environment in compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives as required.

The above description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.


+ Preferred : M.S. or Ph. D.

in Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or demonstrated experience in a related technical discipline with 4+ years of experience, preferably in polymer-based material research & development.



+ Required: B.S. in related Science or Engineering field with 4+ years of experience in polymer-based material development.



+ Familiarity with polymer and elastomer process techniques, such as high shear mixing, milling, molding, extrusion, etc.



+ Demonstrated ability to research, investigate, propose and implement new technologies.



+ Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with a proven track record of publishing technical reports, patents, trade secrets and scientific journals.



+ Working knowledge of managed stage-gate processes for new product and process development.



+ Proficiency with DOE, statistical analysis tools and polymer analysis applications.



+ Demonstrates specialized scientific competence supporting larger projects and consistently meets established project deadlines and time constraints.



+ Strong interpersonal skills, effective listener, open to learning and responds positively to frequent change.



+ Ability to work effectively engaged in small or large cross-functional teams with people of diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrated skills in planning, resource and time management, record keeping and goal completion.



+ Must be a US Citizen or have US Permanent Resident status.





Competitive Compensation

+ Pay Range: $97,863 to $157,990 annually

+ Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

+ Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.



+ 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.

+ Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.

+ Career development and tuition reimbursement.

+ Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

+ Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

+ Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.



Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.



(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go toKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf) andGenetic Information Discrimination (https://www.eeoc.gov/genetic-information-discrimination)


Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace.

Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

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