Research and Development Chemist

Kaizen HR Solutions, LLC

Research and Development Chemist

Lunenburg, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    *** Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Are you a creative and results-driven lead chemist with a passion for developing innovative polymer formulations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with R&D, production, and customers to deliver high-performance plastic solutions? If so, we want to hear from you!

    Why Join?

    • Be part of a rapidly growing and innovative plastics manufacturer.
    • Work on cutting-edge polymer formulations with industry-leading experts.
    • Opportunity to make a direct impact on product development and customer success.
    • Collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic work environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop and optimize polymer formulations to meet customer requirements and improve first-pass acceptance rates.
    • Manage multiple customer sample requests and ensure timely delivery within R&D lead times.
    • Collaborate with operations and manufacturing to scale up new products and optimize production processes.
    • Provide technical support to sales teams and customers, including product recommendations and troubleshooting.
    • Maintain R&D records, formulations, and testing data while ensuring compliance with quality and environmental standards.

    What You Bring:

    ? 5+ years of hands-on experience in polymer development, including formulation, processing, and performance optimization. And the ability to take on progressively challenging responsibilities, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the organization. We will consider a manager-level candidate for this role.

    ? BS in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering preferred but not required.

    ? Strong understanding of polymer properties, processing, and application performance.

    Ready to innovate and drive the future of polymer materials?

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