Development Chemist

Precix • Full-time • New Bedford, MA, US • $85,000 - $95,000 / year • 3m ago

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for supporting Sales and Manufacturing efforts in growing the business through investigating new materials and development/refinement of new/current products and processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop rubber compounds to meet various customer specifications and in-house projects
Provide sale support pertaining to quotes and compound recommendations
Provide manufacturing support through process improvements and cost reductions efforts
Conduct research on manufactured products to develop and improve product
Assist in the implementation of new compounds into production
Prepare standards and specification for processes, facilities, products and tests
Maintain purchase material specifications, formulas, and lab report database
Work on special projects as needed
Perform other duties as required or requested

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

None

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Science or Chemical Engineering
3 to 5 years elastomer experience; strong compounding ability in elastomers, especially the exotics such as FKM. Excellent knowledge of properties and applications of common elastomers. especially for sealing
2 to 3 years direct manufacturing support experience
Experience with rubber mixing and processing equipment (Banbury, mill, extruder, etc.)
Experience with a variety of manufacturing techniques (compression, transfer, injection, etc.)
Experience with design of experiments, and with basic physical testing lab equipment
Experience in Automotive Supply Chain environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, part prints, material specifications and governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Must be able to complete algebraic formulas

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment consists of office, laboratory and manufacturing areas where there may be exposure to noise, varying temperatures, smells, and chemicals
Noise level is quiet to moderate over 2/3 of the time

Benefits