Lead Research Scientist - Analytical Chemistry

Job overview

Lead Research Scientist - Analytical Chemistry is an onsite role based at FM's Science and Technology Office in Norwood, MA. The hiring range is $138,000–$198,000 per year. FM's scientific research and engineering expertise support property risk management and loss prevention. The role leads analytical chemistry research and laboratory investigations, translating complex findings into practical insights for research, engineering, operations, and client-facing work. It advances understanding of materials, contamination, degradation, and chemical hazards to support risk mitigation objectives.

What you'll do

• Lead analytical chemistry research programs
• conduct and direct laboratory investigations using techniques including GC/MS, HPLC, IC, FTIR, and SEM/EDS
• investigate materials, contaminants, degradation pathways, root causes, and chemical hazards
• manage research projects, proposals, technical execution, resources, and publications
• communicate progress, findings, resource needs, and risks to research leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead research scientist

analytical chemistry

fm

norwood ma

laboratory research

gc/ms

hplc

ftir

materials characterization

property risk management

relocation assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Incentive plan
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability insurance
• well-being programs
• 401(k) and pension plan
• career development
• tuition reimbursement
• flexible work
• vacation and sick time.

Why this role

Relocation assistance is available within the US. The source requires a Ph.D. with at least five years of hands-on chemical industry experience, or an M.S. with at least ten years.

About the employer

FM is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Life Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.