Development Chemist II

Fenner Precision Polymers•Manheim, PA

About The Position

Fenner Precision Polymer (Fenner PRP) is a global manufacturing provider of specialized and material-driven solutions that help our customers succeed. We have over 1,000+ employees in US, UK, China and Italy. Our growth ambition articulated in 3Ps: People - Believing people are drivers of energy and progress, the organization is built on a human-centered vision. Profit - Committed to balancing growth, profitability, and responsibility, the organization pursues sustainable development across its businesses. Planet - Aware of climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss, the organization works to reduce its environmental footprint. Development Chemist Competitive Rate Who We Are… At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, we’re committed to delivering high-performance solutions that power critical applications across industries. Our culture is built on safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and a shared dedication to excellence. We value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive work environment where every employee plays a vital role in our success. What We Offer… At Fenner, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of a global team that values your voice, supports your growth, and celebrates your contributions. We are seeking a Chemist with rubber experience to join our R&D team. In this role, you will develop, formulate, test, and optimize rubber compounds for a variety of applications. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support product development, improve performance characteristics, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field.
Handsâon experience in rubber compounding, elastomers, or polymer chemistry.
Strong analytical and problemâsolving skills.
Experience with common testing techniques (e.g., tensile, rheology, hardness, aging).
Ability to interpret data and make recommendations based on results.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant discipline.
Experience with rubber injection molding, extrusion, or mixing processes.
Familiarity with additive selection, fillers, curing systems, and performance optimization.
Knowledge of relevant industry standards.

Responsibilities

Formulate and develop rubber compounds for new and existing products.
Conduct laboratory testing, including physical, mechanical, and chemical analysis of rubber materials.
Support scaleâup, compounding, and manufacturing processes.
Maintain accurate documentation of formulations, test results, and project progress.
Troubleshoot material and processing issues in collaboration with production teams.
Evaluate raw materials, additives, and reinforcing fillers to enhance compound performance.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal stakeholders.