Associate Research Chemist, Polyol Synthesis Group

About the role

This position will support the growth of the Polyol business and report to the Polyol Synthesis Manager. Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the Associate Research Chemist, you will be expected to support the functions of the group by performing bench and pilot-scale syntheses, managing analytical equipment and maintaining good records of experiments. This position will report results in oral and written form in a clear and concise manner.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate general understanding of R&D objectives and provide data in a supporting role to business/technology efforts.
• Conduct lab scale and on-site pilot scale polyol synthesis reactions with supervisory guidance.
• Work with customers to understand product requirements.
• Adjust formulations and process variables to meet required specifications.
• Perform lab investigations to explore potential technologies.
• Assist with scaling-up formulations to commercial processes.
• Develop familiarity with current products and processes.
• Generate, summarize and analyze data that assist more experienced personnel in problem solving activities.
• Prepare correspondence and technical reports that are clear and understandable.
• Communicate to associates in a clear and concise fashion.
• Travel to the chemical manufacturing plant to learn the industrial-scale process and support production trials and other startup or commercialization initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends and developments through trade show attendance and patent/literature reviews.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry with coursework or experience involving polymers.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfortable working in both wet chemical lab and pilot plant environments.
• Ability to demonstrate a general understanding of competitive technology, and contribute new ideas and concepts for products and processes.
• 1-2 years in chemical synthesis from industrial experience, internships or academic research, preferred.
• Thesis or lab work beyond normal curriculum, preferred.
• Working knowledge of good laboratory practices.
• Good communication skills.
• Laboratory experience is required.
• Experience with Word and Excel is required.
• Experience generating and delivering presentations is required.

Skills

• Analytical
• Technical
• Team Work
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Innovation
• Quantity
• Safety and Security
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication

Benefits

• 401K
• Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off (Vacation and Holidays)