Development Chemist

Precix•New Bedford, MA

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting Sales and Manufacturing efforts in growing the business through investigating new materials and development/refinement of new/current products and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Chemical Engineering.
3 to 5 years elastomer experience; strong compounding ability in elastomers, especially the exotics such as FKM. Excellent knowledge of properties and applications of common elastomers. especially for sealing.
2 to 3 years direct manufacturing support experience.
Experience with rubber mixing and processing equipment (Banbury, mill, extruder, etc.)
Experience with a variety of manufacturing techniques (compression, transfer, injection, etc.)
Experience with design of experiments, and with basic physical testing lab equipment.
Experience in Automotive Supply Chain environment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, part prints, material specifications and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Must be able to complete algebraic formulas.

Responsibilities

Develop rubber compounds to meet various customer specifications and in-house projects.
Provide sale support pertaining to quotes and compound recommendations.
Provide manufacturing support through process improvements and cost reductions efforts.
Conduct research on manufactured products to develop and improve product.
Assist in the implementation of new compounds into production.
Prepare standards and specification for processes, facilities, products and tests.
Maintain purchase material specifications, formulas, and lab report database.
Work on special projects as needed.
Perform other duties as required or requested.