Materials Development Chemist

Job Description

Company Introduction

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop new rubber compounds to meet the ever-increasing needs in the markets we operate across the globe;
• Design mixing processes to achieve optimum processing properties;
• Provide rubber compound technical service to customers and our sites;
• Compile technical literature/documentation for promotion purposes;
• Perform quality testing of finished products and report results in a timely manner;
• Test replacement or new raw materials and accept or reject based on internal results;
• Assist the Development Technician, Quality technician or Quality Director as required;
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, IATF 16949 and OHSAS 18001;
• Develop and update Chemical Raw Material Specifications.

Experience

• Holding a Bachelor or Masters' degree in Chemistry;
• Experience in rubber compound development and processing will be an asset.

Personal Skills

• Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills;
• Highly meticulous and able to accurately record results;
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure;
• Proactive and have exceptional follow-through.