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Lead Research Associate, Inkjet – Billerica, MA Onsite
Cabot CorporationBillerica, MA · full time · Junior
$70,400 – $96,800
Listed on Cabot Corporation’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
A research role supporting the development and scaling of inkjet pigment dispersions, working hands-on in laboratory and pilot plant settings. This position suits someone with a chemistry or chemical engineering background who wants to grow as a technical contributor while gaining experience in product development, process optimization, and equipment automation.
Our summary, not Cabot Corporation’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or relevant field with 2+ years of hands-on experience, or Master's degree in these fields, or Associate's degree with 4+ years of experience
- Laboratory and chemical testing execution
- Experimental design and data documentation
- Safety compliance and procedures
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Nice to have
- Scale-up experience at lab and pilot scales
- Pigment dispersion, milling, or grinding processes
- Equipment installation, modification, and automation experience
- Python or similar programming for data analytics
- Process safety knowledge and hazard assessment
- Statistics for data interpretation
- Strong communication and presentation skills