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Polymer Materials Scientist

Purosil LLC

Corona, CA • On-site

Full-time

Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Description:

Your New Challenge in Polymer Chemistry?

Are you looking for a growing entrepreneurial organization where you can make a significant impact? We need a visionary polymer chemist and/or material scientist with a track record of success.


Are you a creative expert in developing new chemistries, formulations, and products?


Do you want accountability for all aspects of material performance including overall design, material optimization and material processing for all polymer and textile technology within the organization? Do you have the expertise and the motivation to cause things to happen and deliver results?


Purosil is a polymer composite manufacturing company, and this position works at the interface of polymer chemistry, materials science, and fabric technology.


The ideal candidate will have R&D level proficiency in polymer chemistry (ideally silicone and/or organic rubbers), material science, and applied materials science/mechanical engineering.


You Should Know How to:

  • Research and develop new polymer formulations for new product market launches working directly with technical leadership.
  • Implement and control of all polymer production compounds
  • Confirm system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods and properties.
  • Optimize polymer products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; and solicit observations from operators; benchmark against competition.
  • Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing raw material and finished-product and system capabilities; and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
  • Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Assist Engineering in optimizing polymer production processes
  • Acts as a bridge between our scientists, engineers, customers, and operators with the world of polymers
  • Maintain product compliance and communication with government requirements and regulations
  • Maintain system and materials data base by writing computer programs and entering data.
  • Create materials specifications to ensure material quality conformance.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies.
  • Attend intercompany “Chemists Only” meetings every 6 weeks, write Annual Research Report.
  • Coordinate annual “round robin” testing with supplier and sister company labs.
  • Coordinate supplier qualification and formulation performance with sister company in India.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Should Bring

  • Master’s degree minimum in Chemistry or other applicable scientific/engineering field (Material Science, Chemical Engineering).
  • 5+ years in polymer formulation development.
  • 5+ years in polymer manufacturing.
  • Superior data analysis and report writing experience.

Nice to Have

  • 5+ years in silicone and/or rubber formulation.
  • Hose materials product development.
  • Experience in technical fabrics.
  • Evidence of original research in the field.

Our Team

Our Company is located in Corona, CA. This is a fully on-site position where you will collaborate with and lead the activities of the lab staff, plus external resources. You will report to our CTO and operate with considerable independence.


Your Personal Attributes Should Include

  • Drive and dedication to success while maintaining integrity.
  • Proven social skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Requirements:
  • Master’s degree minimum in Chemistry or other applicable scientific/engineering field (Material Science, Chemical Engineering)
  • 5+ years in polymer formulation development
  • 5+ years in polymer manufacturing
  • Superior Data analysis and report writing experience

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