Careers with Tetramer
Careers
“Tetramer is a place where you get to do semi-fantastical work every day”
Located near Clemson, SC and just over a half hour from Greenville, SC, Tetramer is a materials science company dedicated to the development of new, market driven materials and transitioning those materials from the lab to the market or the battlefield.
At Tetramer, we love what we do. While the work may be fast paced, Tetramer is a casual workplace where we have fun performing our jobs. In order to succeed, we are always looking for highly motivated team members who can contribute to the development of the next great material.
Tetramer has two distinct commitments
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A commitment to our technology
This is the reason we are all at Tetramer. Each member of the Tetramer Team has a deep desire to see new materials make it into the market and benefit the consumer. A new material that languishes in the lab is a failure. This belief has driven us to this work and gives us great joy in aiding our industrial and government partners.
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A commitment to our people and their growth as scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs
This is at the core of our company. Tetramer provides both the technical infrastructure and the operational infrastructure that allow our team to focus on transitioning technologies from the lab to the market. Tetramer provides a place to work where our scientists are themselves their only limitation.
-- Jeff DiMaio, CEO
Tetramer Axioms
First created by our team in 2008, these are our guiding principles
Have Fun
Life is too short for work to be boring! We celebrate our successes with the Party Button, we gather together with our families a couple of times a year for crawfish and beer, we take time out for throwing donut holes (doccino), we eat copious amounts of popcorn together, we wear Hawaiian shirts on Fridays, and we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Environment of Amnesty
This one is huge for us. The work environment we create and sustain energizes our team and enables our success. This goes for all our communications – both internally as we collaborate with each other and externally in our interactions with our partners and customers.
Safety
In our line of work, a robust safety program is not optional. At Tetramer, our commitment to Safety is clear in our culture. We have an employee led safety committee that oversees all aspects of safety. They oversee monthly safety training and testing. We believe we have a responsibility to ourselves and our coworkers to proactively prevent safety incidents.
Project Success Oriented Communication
Transitioning technologies is why we are here. We are committed to the successful accomplishment of the goals of our customers and partners above all else, and purposeful communication of risks, timelines, issues, progress and successes are critical. We believe that, while not always convenient, there is great value in face-to-face interaction, whether that means flying in for a meeting or video conferencing for an update.
Live Within Our Means
Fiscal responsibility has been a priority since our founding in 2001. Being good stewards of our own funds as well as the dedicated funds from our partners is of utmost importance.
Be Efficient and Effective in Meetings
We meet to collaborate and exchange ideas, but we won’t meet for the sake of meeting. Our time is valuable, and we will not waste it. We will do our best to differentiate between discussions/brainstorming sessions and decisions/down-select meetings.
Encourage Professional Development Opportunities
“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” -- Henry Ford.
At Tetramer, we are “doing our best and trying to get better” in everything. We are living out this commitment with professional development opportunities and a culture of candid feedback. We know that project and company success are tied to our individual growth, and growth always requires honesty and effort.
Clearly Assign Duties to Work More Efficiently
By maintaining clear expectations for our work within our team, we can best serve our customers and our teammates, both personally and technically.
Transform Ideas into Value Added Commercial Products with Quality and Integrity
We work with customers who share our values. We realize every individual and every company is unique, but partners must have shared trust and understanding before we can create. Demonstrated integrity and ethics lead to open technical communications and good personal relationships with each of our customers. Clear alignment in these areas paves the way for business and technical success.
Join the Tetramer Team
Currently Hiring: Senior Research Scientist, Membrane Technologies
Please submit resumes below. Job posted 10/20/2026
Tetramer is seeking an accomplished researcher to serve as Principal Investigator and program lead for a U.S. Department of Energy (EERE) funded program developing high performance, non-PFSA proton exchange membranes for PEM electrolyzers (Award DE-EE-0011331). Tetramer is the prime awardee leading a team of world class industrial and academic partners.
Tetramer has developed custom ionomers, proton exchange membranes, and specialty membranes for roughly 15 years, and the program builds on our proprietary hybrid hydrocarbon ionomer technology. Reporting to the VP of R&D, the Senior Research Scientist will lead the technical effort through Years 2 and 3, taking the technology from optimization through scale-up and validation in commercial cells and stacks. The individual will direct a team of three to four researchers and manage Tetramer’s relationships with external collaborators. This is an on-site position at our Pendleton, SC facility.
This role is built to grow. Tetramer has a long record of leadership in membrane and ionomer development and holds a unique technology position in the space. As the program moves from validation toward scale-up and commercial device testing, the Principal Investigator will help decide how the technology launches into the market. That includes engaging device manufacturers and prospective customers, defining the product offering, and building the team and business case around it. For a candidate with deep technical expertise and an appetite for commercialization, the role can develop into leadership of a business segment centered on this technology.
Experience and Qualification Desired
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in PEM fuel cell and/or electrolyzer technology and hold a degree in materials science, chemistry, polymer science, chemical engineering, membrane science, or a closely related field. Applicants with M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are encouraged. Candidates should have:
– Deep understanding of electrolyzer and fuel cell technology, membrane design and characterization, and polymer science
– Experience with ionomers and ion exchange membranes, including how ionomer structure drives performance and durability, membrane casting, MEA fabrication, and cell or stack testing, including durability and accelerated stress testing expertise
– Experience leading multi-party R&D programs, including organization of work plans, technical reporting, and coordination of partners at national laboratories, universities, and industry
– Familiarity with materials scale up, regulations, process optimization, PFCB polymer chemistry is a plus
– Experience with DOE or other government-funded programs
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serving as Principal Investigator, with responsibility for technical direction, schedule, budget, and deliverables of DOE-funded program, including milestones and Go/No-Go decision points
Managing relationships with program collaborators and coordinating work across partner organizations
Directing the optimization and down-selection of ionomer and membrane design
Directing the development of scalable ionomer synthesis and membrane casting processes
Planning and overseeing performance, durability, and accelerated stress testing of membranes in commercial cells and stacks, and interpreting the results
Supporting techno-economic and environmental impact analyses
Preparing technical reports and presentations for DOE, program partners
Providing guidance, oversight, and mentoring for a team of three to four researchers
Identifying commercialization opportunities and engaging customers and device manufacturers
Other responsibilities may be assigned
Objectives of this Role
- Deliver the Year 2 and Year 3 technical milestones and Go/No-Go targets
- Down-select the ionomer and membrane design for commercial device testing
- Transition scalable synthesis and casting processes toward manufacturing
- Sustain productive, accountable relationships with all program collaborators
- Develop strategic plans for commercial launch of the ionomer membrane technology for electrolysis and new applications
- Lead the development of proposals and presentations for follow-on funding and new membrane programs
- Grow into leadership of a business segment as the technology matures
Individual Qualities Desired
- Technical credibility that earns the trust of collaborators
- Results-driven, and comfortable owning milestones and accountability to a federal sponsor
- Compulsively curious and rigorous, and willing to follow the data when it contradicts the plan
- Business-minded, with a genuine appetite for turning a technology into a product
- Comfortable challenging and being challenged by peers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time role that includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance with an employer contribution, dental insurance, employer-provided life insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off, and profit sharing.
In compliance with ITAR government regulations, proof of U.S. Citizenship or active green card status is required. Any applicant that is made an offer of employment will be subject to internal E-Verify processes in accordance with company policy.
Team Culture
At Tetramer, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Our team of ~20 is comprised of diverse individuals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of materials science and driving real-world impact. We value creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to tackle complex challenges head-on. With a focus on teamwork and mutual respect, we cultivate an environment where every voice is heard, ideas are encouraged, and individuals are empowered to make a difference. If you’re driven by a desire to make meaningful contributions and flourish in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you’ll find Tetramer Technologies to be a great fit. Learn more about Tetramer culture on the About Page.
Please submit resumes below.
We are always looking for enthusiastic and talented new scientists and engineers
- Chemists
- Materials Scientists/Engineers
- Chemical Engineers
- Physicists or Electrical Engineers with a strong materials background
Tetramer provides a benefits package which includes health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and a 401K retirement plan.
Submit Your Resume Here
Complete the contact form below and upload your resume to begin the application process. Please email info@tetramer.com if you have any problems submitting.
