Chemist

Description

This is a first shift opportunity, 8am - 5pm M-F.

This position is broken down into two main responsibilities. 80% of the day is spent working on the day to day experiments (scale ups from production batches), and the other 20% will be working on long-term projects. The long term projects could be anywhere from 1 week in length to 1 month.

A typical day will start with evaluating what the next steps are in the long term project that they will be simultaneously working on. Majority of the testing will be designated from Manager. will assign a test with a given formula (already established with SOPs in place) and then the chemist will make it. Working alongside a Chemist, this person will evaluate the formula, and consult on the next steps depending on the clients request. Some of the changes could be a different color of Epoxys, Polymers and Plastics, new standards that the epoxy or plastic may have to be tolerant to, etc., primarily for the automotive industry.

Position Overview

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, manufacturing, and quality control to support new product development initiatives. Basic research and development actions for new innovative processes and technologies. Improving existing product range regarding to high performance properties and special customer needs.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

-Design polyurethane formulations to meet specific performance requirements

-Testing of new raw materials to improve existing products

-Utilize expertise in polyurethane chemistry to troubleshoot formulation

-Researching of new raw materials

-Testing of physical and mechanical properties

-Creating test methods for special applications

-Creating lab reports and other necessary documentations-

-Technical support for customer complaints

-Technical support for scale up, production, sales, and engineering

-Preparation of customer samples

-Training of Entry Level Chemist and supporting the R&D and QC team.

-Testing all analytical values and provide proper documentation

-report to R&D manager current product development and status of lab

-Performs other duties as assigned

-Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-PUR, Epoxy, Plastics and Polymers

-2k reactive resins

-Mechanical testing

Skills

Chemistry, Laboratory, Analytical chemistry, Wet chemistry, R&d, Research & development, Development, formulation, adhesives

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

MUST HAVES

1. Bachelor Degree in Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry

2. At least 2 years of experience in a chemistry lab

3. Strong communication skills in person and via video, phone, etc. They will be reporting to a manager in Germany so communication is key.

NICE TO HAVES

• Adhesives experience

• Familiar with TMA, DSC, Karl Fisher

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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