Polymer Processing Technologist – Extrusion & Injection Molding

Overview

The Polymer Processing Technologist – Extrusion & Injection Molding is located in the Global Innovation Center-Exton (GIC-Exton) and supports the growth of Trinseo's Business Units through application development, technical service, laboratory testing, and polymer processing on both existing and new products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare polymer formulations for processing via compounding, latex blending, etc.
• Extrude, injection mold, compression mold, etc. polymer formulations.
• Follow established procedures to perform mechanical tests including notched Izod, tensile, Dynatup drop dart impact, melt flow rate etc.
• Perform measurements including optics, haze, color, gloss, and thermal properties.
• Accurately document all observations and experimental results in electronic lab notebook.
• Organize and analyze data to explain conclusions to an internal audience. Write simple summaries of results.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on owned equipment; troubleshoot owned equipment and recommend improvements as needed.
• Train other operators as needed.
• Support the site EH&S policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements.
• Participate in EH&S activities provided by Trinseo.
• Support and promote the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents.
• Prepare paper work, package, and ship out samples; maintain materials inventory.
• Perform area housekeeping.
• Work outlined by Lead Research Technologists
• Building Operations Support
• Other Duties As Assigned

Qualifications

• High school Diploma with 5+ years of experience in polymer R&D laboratories and good laboratory practices or BS/BA degree with 2+ years polymer processing experience and good laboratory practice
• Demonstrated expertise on injection molding, extrusion, and other polymer processing equipment
• Experience with DSC, TGA, TMA, FTIR, GPC lab equipment is preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in sample preparation and mechanical testing
• Demonstrated expertise in generating accurate and reliable data in a timely manner
• Proficient with computer software applications, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with polymer synthesis and wet chemistry is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, independent problem solver