Responsibilities
Develop and optimize rubber compound formulations, while evaluating new raw materials, additives, and processing techniques to improve product performance, quality, and manufacturing efficiency
Conduct physical, chemical, rheological, and analytical testing of raw materials and finished products; analyze results to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and recommend process improvements
Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation including spectrophotometers, gas chromatography (GC), HPLC systems, and spectrometers, while developing and validating analytical test methods
Partner with Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to support product development, resolve chemical/process and product-quality issues, and transition formulation improvements into production
Support R&D, regulatory, and quality activities by conducting scientific investigations, developing new or improved formulations, and maintaining accurate documentation of formulations, test results, experimental procedures, and findings for audits and compliance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline preferred.
Strong R&D background in experimental design, data analysis, chemical-system troubleshooting, formulation development, and product scale-up
Hands-on experience with analytical laboratory equipment, including spectrophotometers, GC, HPLC, spectroscopy techniques, and related instrumentation
Knowledge of rubber chemistry and vulcanization, including testing methods such as Mooney viscosity, tensile strength, and hardness, with familiarity in GLP, cGMP, ISO 9001, and laboratory safety requirements
Proven ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced industrial/R&D environment, maintaining strong accuracy, attention to detail, and disciplined documentation
Salary: $60k-$70k/annum
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