Chemist

About the Role

Develop new products and provide technical support to production plants and customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing assigned projects (from Idea Proposal to Product Release)
• Independently develop new products according to customer specifications
• Develop DOE and Design FEMA for product development
• Participate in 3-year or long-term product/technology planning
• Define new product QA requirements to ensure product quality and performance
• Responsible for transferring new products/technologies to the Processing group
• Perform initial material testing and gain material approvals from customers
• Provide technical support to manufacturing plant to assure product quality
• Support QS 9000, PCP and PSP processes
• Keep accurate records and maintain good laboratory notebook practice
• Publish Research Proposals, Field Trial Proposals and Product Releases
• Publish progress reports, trip reports and monthlies on approved projects
• Visit customer sites and provide technical solutions to customers
• Initiate and attend technical presentation from raw material suppliers
• Maintain a safe, tidy and harassment free work environment
• Maintain assigned equipment in a good operating condition
• Provide training to new employees, technicians, or Junior Chemists

Qualifications

• 5+ yrs with BS or MS degree or 2+ yrs with PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering
• Hands-on industrial experience in polymer chemistry or thermoplastic polymer-based formulation
• Strong presentation skill
• Excellent technical and business writing skill
• Excellent in DOE, Design FEMA, other quality programs
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Project Management

Benefits

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!