Chemist
The Chemist will research and develop Polyurethane Foam products for cost saving, performance improvement and technology innovation. The work includes project analysis, risk assessment, formulation and testing strategy, formulation experiment and testing, data processing and project report.
Responsibilities:
Product Support
- Evaluate alternate raw materials in DAP formulas either for cost-savings, due to availability issues or required by environmental regulations.
Plant Support
- Conduct testing and trouble-shooting process for manufacturing issues, process improvement, specification development or verifications, alternative packages, etc.
Technical Services Support
- Test complaint samples submitted by Tech Services Department for verification. Communicate results.
ISO 9001 Quality Management and Safety Compliance
- Check and calibrate lab equipment on a regular basis. If instruments are out of calibration, return them to the manufacturer for repair. Perform regular duties such as verifying oven and freezer temperatures. Maintain clean and safe work area.
Miscellaneous R&D Related Functions
- Keep detailed records of work performed (lab notebook), write Completion Reports when projects are finished, enter raw materials and formulas into Product Vision.
Sales/Marketing
- Evaluate competitors’ products vs. DAP products in benchmarking projects.
New Product Development
- Based on project requests, conduct risk assessment, benchmark testing, formulation/testing strategy, formulation experiment and testing, data analysis and reporting. Periodically communicate the project progress. Prepare plant trial related documentation and conduct plant trial sample evaluation. Participate in product application at job sites or third-party testing labs.
Qualifications:
- BS in Science with courses in organic chemistry
- 3-5 years' of relevant experience.
- Ability to operate all equipment for mixing, spraying and testing at low pressure polyurethane spray foam lab.
- Ability to conduct testing on various testing equipment or instruments following proper procedures and standards.
- Ability to work with hazardous materials and pressurized containers.
- Some travel required.