Materials Process Manager

TITLE: Materials Process Manager (Chemist)

REPORTS TO: R&D Manager

LOCATION: Norwood, MA

SCHEDULE: Full Time / Hybrid (at least 3 days in office)

SALARY RANGE: $95,000 - $125,000

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Tekscan Inc. is a leading manufacturer and software provider in force measurement, pressure mapping, and tactile sensing. Tekscan's technology is used across a wide variety of end markets from medical devices to the auto industry. An established enterprise with an entrepreneurial spirit, Tekscan is a high technology company pushing the limits through continuous innovation to maintain its world-leading position in tactile sensing. Tekscan's offering can be found in markets worldwide in applications ranging from automotive components test and measurement, semiconductor processing, packaging equipment development, medical research institutions, practicing dental offices, orthopedic clinics, veterinary settings, and beyond. Tekscan is headquartered in Norwood, MA, where a talented team designs, develops, manufactures and markets our market-leading tactile measurement sensors and instruments.

SUMMARY

Tekscan is seeking a Materials Process Manager (Chemist) to lead the daily operations of our chemistry lab and ensure seamless integration between R&D and Production. This role is responsible for managing compounding processes, scaling up materials for sensor production, and implementing structured workflows that align with business priorities. The Lab Manager will supervise and mentor the Ink Technician, ensuring accurate execution of ink compounding, inventory management, and testing activities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in chemistry or chemical engineering (BS/MS level), hands-on experience with materials processing, and solid chemical knowledge—including inorganic and organic/polymer synthesis, functional group recognition, and basic reaction mechanisms. This individual must also demonstrate the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lab Operations & Safety

• Oversee daily lab activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and proper handling of chemicals and materials.
• Maintain inventory of raw materials, chemicals, and lab equipment.

Compounding & Scale-Up

• Manage compounding processes for inks and materials, ensuring consistency and quality from small-scale R&D batches to pilot and production-scale runs.
• Troubleshoot material and process issues in collaboration with R&D and Production teams.

Workflow Coordination

• Develop and maintain a clear schedule for material readiness aligned with sensor production needs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Chemistry Lab and Sensor Production to ensure structured prioritization.

Testing & Data Oversight

• Implement and manage new sensor testing methods in coordination with engineering and production teams.
• Ensure proper data collection, review, and alignment between compounding processes and sensor calibration results.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor the Ink Technician, providing guidance on:
• Ink compounding and manufacturing processes.
• Inventory management and raw material ordering.
• Conducting routine and non-routine tests, quality control, and calibration.
• Maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with Operations Optimization, Print Shop, and Core Engineering teams to support innovation and production goals.
• Provide technical input for equipment selection and process improvements.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to optimize lab workflows, reduce waste, and improve turnaround times.
• Support training and development of lab technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: BS or MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 2–5 years in a lab or production environment, preferably with compounding or materials processing experience.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

· Strong understanding of chemical safety and handling.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across departments.

· Hands-on experience with lab equipment and pilot-scale processes.

· Familiarity with data analysis and quality control methods.

· Leadership and team management skills.

· Experience in ink or coating compounding.

· Synthetic experience with small molecules and reactive polymers

· Knowledge of sensor calibration and testing processes.

· Ability to lead process implementation and drive cross-functional collaboration.

ALIGNMENT WITH VALUES

· Integrity & Quality - Deliver on our commitments with product and service excellence and operate in an open, honest and trustful environment.

· Mission Driven Teamwork - We have clarity around our missions, goals and plans and respectfully hold one another to a high standard of performance.

· Innovative Applications - Experts in applying our solutions for maximum impact and embrace exploratory innovation, continuous improvement and adaptive learning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, ~50%+ of the time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. There may be intermittent travel requirements. No hard physical labor.

Need to add requirements of working with physical parts and working with machinery in the assembly of prototypes.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPANY BENEFITS

· 401k Savings with Company Match

· Health and Dental Coverage

· HRA and FSA

· Disability and Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tekscan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

The estimated salary range for this position is $95,000–$125,000 annually, representing the company's good-faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. The final offer will be based on factors such as experience, skills, responsibilities, and current market conditions.

Pay: $95, $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending