Product Development Scientist I

DUREZ CORP • Akron, OH

5d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Promerus is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Bakelite, a pioneer in plastics with over 7,000 employees and $2B in annual sales. Promerus is involved in the development of a novel platform of polymers based on cyclic olefins that are polymerized using a propriety class of organometallic catalysts. Application areas include the semiconductor, optoelectronic and electronic packaging markets. Ongoing development and commercial activities with multiple Fortune 500 companies in the micro-electronics and semi-conductor industries is the primary business focus.

Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software
• Motivated and results oriented
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail and keen observation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain thorough, accurate records
• Ability to multitask
• Action oriented
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field
• 0-3 years of related experience
• Experience with formulation development

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates creativity in solving problems
• Develops an area of expertise for which peers seek guidance
• Runs equipment
• Implements established safe work practices, provides expertise when participating in safety reviews
• Records experimental work accurately and maintains up-to-date records
• Proactively seeks advice from internal/external resources for technical approaches and safe work practices
• Applies statistics with assistance/oversight to analyze data
• Contributes to the design & implementation of capital projects
• Contributes to the development of new technologies
• Contributes to project status reports/presentations as appropriate
• Demonstrates commitment, dependability and respect with regular attendance and punctuality
• Participates in customer facing projects
• Plans and conducts experiments to demonstrate new concepts
• Delivers feasibility samples and pre-production prototypes for customer evaluation
• Maintains good housekeeping and resolves any identified safety issues in all work areas
• Orders supplies needed to complete work processes
• Assists with waste disposal
• Maintains awareness of how the position supports the Quality Management System, and participates in quality related activities such as audits and quality improvement teams as necessary
• Participates in safety program activities and presentations
• Prepares materials for shipment to customers

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans available on the date of hire
• Vacation, Personal and Holiday pay available on the date of hire
• Competitive wages
• 401 (K) with company match of 50% of the first 6% contributed
• A great work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level