Chemist and Materials Scientist

Lavelle Industries • Burlington, WI

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About The Position

At Lavelle, we believe in continued learning, visible problem solving, and helping our employees grow. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including an on-site FREE health clinic, casual attire and/or uniforms, and paid vacation and holidays. Did we mention our aim is to "Stay in business forever and have fun!" We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join our team! An industry leader since 1912, Lavelle Industries has a unique opportunity for a Chemist/Materials Scientist to join our Burlington R&D team. The ideal candidate will focus their knowledge on developing new materials, expanding capabilities, and gaining technical knowledge that results in product improvement. Why Lavelle? We are a unique organization, rooted in values that emphasize problem-solving and measurement mindsets. We may not be the biggest rubber company out there, but we are the market leader. We may dress casually - jeans daily! - but we take our work seriously, and we offer our employees competitive benefits and support in recognition of the contributions they make. This role has been described as giving the "right fit" candidate ASTRONOMICAL possibilities in their work. This means working on a wide variety of projects and material applications, to continue our commitment to delivering innovative solutions to our customers. The Chemist / Materials Scientist will thoroughly and creatively investigate substances at atomic and molecular levels and analyze the ways in which the substances interact with one another.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years in a lab research environment.
• Experience in online research; including appropriate searches, disseminating information, and summarization of information for delivery to colleagues/teams.
• Rubber, rheology of rubber, and molding processing experience is preferred.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Capacity to learn new technologies/concepts rapidly and apply them to the needs of Lavelle.
• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field is required. An accelerated Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist R&D and Chemistry Lab staff by researching and understanding alternative materials for specified applications (new/improved product development).
• Contact current and potential suppliers of materials and equipment to understand manufacturing processes to obtain preliminary quote information.
• Analyze substances to determine their composition and concentration of elements.
• Plan and carry out complex research projects, such as the development of new products and testing methods.
• Write technical reports that detail methods and findings.
• Present research findings to engineers, management, and other colleagues.
• Instruct engineers and technicians on proper chemical processing and test procedures; including ingredients, mix times, and operating temperatures.
• Maintain material certifications to agencies like NSF, WRAS, ACS, and UL.
• Monitor product-level compliance based on chemical directives like but not limited to RoHS, REACH, CA Prop 65, and TSCA regulations.
• Supporting engineers and operations staff, investigating equipment and tooling options for both current and new processes and products.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• On-site FREE health clinic
• Casual attire and/or uniforms
• Paid vacation and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees