Development Chemist

Fenner Precision Polymers

About The Position

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.
Hands‑on experience in rubber compounding, elastomers, or polymer chemistry.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving 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 scale‑up, 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.