Development Chemist

PrecixNew Bedford, MA
2h

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.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off & Sick Time
  • 401K plan with 4% company match
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