Development Chemist Job at Precix, New Bedford, MA

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  • Precix
  • New Bedford, MA

Job Description

SUMMARY : This position is responsible for supporting Sales and Manufacturing efforts in growing the business through investigating new materials and development/refinement of new/current products and processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop rubber compounds to meet various customer specifications and in-house projects.
• Provide sale support pertaining to quotes and compound recommendations.
• Provide manufacturing support through process improvements and cost reductions efforts.
• Conduct research on manufactured products to develop and improve product.
• Assist in the implementation of new compounds into production.
• Prepare standards and specification for processes, facilities, products and tests.
• Maintain purchase material specifications, formulas, and lab report database.
• Work on special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as required or requested.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:
• None

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree in Science or Chemical Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years elastomer experience; strong compounding ability in elastomers, especially the exotics such as FKM. Excellent knowledge of properties and applications of common elastomers. especially for sealing.
• 2 to 3 years direct manufacturing support experience.
• Experience with rubber mixing and processing equipment (Banbury, mill, extruder, etc.)
• Experience with a variety of manufacturing techniques (compression, transfer, injection, etc.)
• Experience with design of experiments, and with basic physical testing lab equipment.
• Experience in Automotive Supply Chain environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, part prints, material specifications and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to complete algebraic formulas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Work environment consists of office, laboratory and manufacturing areas where there may be exposure to noise, varying temperatures, smells, and chemicals.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate over 2/3 of the time.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off & Sick Time
  • 401K plan with 4% company match

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office

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