Sr. Polymer Application Chemist

Mid -size, growing organization looking for a Sr. Polymer Application Chemist who has more than 3 years of experience working in adhesives.  If you enjoy interacting with customers and performing testing, this could be a great opportunity for you!  This company offers great benefits and you will be part of a growing business segment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform project work which may include any or all:
  • Application and bonding of substrates and adhesives
  • Set up and functional use of application equipment (i.e., melters, coaters, pumps, nozzles)
  • Problem solving related to product performance
  • Familiar with test requirements including environmental aging, flatwise tension test, peel and shear testing, cleavage, rolling ball tack
  • Familiar with use of Instron machine
• Understanding basic product formulation and function of raw materials
• Coordinate analytical lab testing in the event a product needs to be characterized or troubleshooting is needed
• Always maintain organization and inventory of lab supplies and equipment
• Create procedures for project work: preparation, safe handling and application of products, description of ASTM methods, forms for reporting results concisely
• Up to 40% during the work week
• Comfortable with supervisor input and goal-oriented work. The number of projects completed on-time, turnaround time of projects, and key account support are all factors
• Organize and analyze data, present findings, and conclusion in written and verbal form
• Provide technical support to assigned accounts, by making the best recommendations for products and process conditions, conducting field tests and appropriate lab tests
• Use applications knowledge to guide new product development efforts
• Recommend product and process modifications that improve conversion rates in the field
• Use knowledge of and experience to ensure that’s best testing practices are maintained and oversee upkeep of lab and equipment
• Source, purchase and start-up any new lab equipment necessary to support the business
• Host customer training and open houses at the site
• Prepare technical presentations on capabilities and technologies as needed
• Support creation and maintenance of TDS sheets
• Routinely update call notes, project updates, and reports in Salesforce.com

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Alicia Mytnik at amytnik@cps4jobs.com.

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Technical Qualifications:

• Someone who can talk with customers about how the adhesives bonded, formulated, how they are used, and applied
• Someone who is comfortable working in the lab to run application testing such as physical testing, roll coasting adhesives, performance testing on projects, and some analytical testing
• BS in science is preferred but is not required
• 3-5 years of experience if you have a degree
• No degree would require 10 years of experience
• Urethane experience is key preferred for adhesives
  • Application lab experience is even better
• Could be out of CASE
• Someone willing to travel to customers with overnight travel being up to 40% all over US and Canada
• Experience writing safety procedures for the lab
• Expertise on ASTM test procedures on what equipment is needed
• Experience working with sourcing team to purchase items for lab

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Alicia Mytnik at amytnik@cps4jobs.com.

JO:  306.23AM
#LI-AM2