Formulation Chemist
Job Description
Formulation Chemist
A well-established chemical manufacturer is seeking a Development Chemist with strong experience in rubber formulation and compound development. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in launching a new manufacturing facility and helping build its technical capabilities. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, enjoy product development, and thrive in a growing environment. The company offers excellent benefits, career growth opportunities, and a strong, employee-focused culture.
Duties:
- Develop and formulate rubber compounds for coated fabric applications.
- Support startup of a brand-new manufacturing facility.
- Conduct laboratory testing and material analysis.
- Troubleshoot processing and material performance issues.
- Support manufacturing scale-up activities.
- Document formulations, testing, and project results.
- Evaluate raw materials, fillers, additives, and curing systems.
- Help establish laboratory procedures and technical best practices.
- Mentor junior chemists and future technical staff.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations.
- Occasional customer-facing technical support.
- Travel to other company facilities for training and knowledge transfer.
Salary
$90,000 - $100,000
Benefits
M, D, V, 401K
Technical Qualifications:
- BS degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related discipline.
- 5+ years of rubber compound development experience preferred.
- Hands-on experience with rubber compounding and formulation development.
- Knowledge of elastomers including EPDM, Neoprene, Silicone, or related materials.
- Experience with tensile, rheology, hardness, aging, and related testing methods.
- Ability to troubleshoot processing and material issues.
- Experience supporting manufacturing scale-up and commercialization.
- Strong technical reporting and documentation skills.
- Coated fabrics experience highly desirable.
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