Rubber Compounding Chemist – Senior Technical Advisor

Rubber Compounding Chemist – Senior Technical Advisor

Location: Akron Rubber Development Laboratory (ARDL) – Barberton Campus

Department: Compounding & Technical Consulting Department

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc., an industry‑leading testing laboratory for rubber, plastic and latex, is seeking a Rubber Compounding Chemist – Senior Technical Advisor who has a passion for solving rubber/plastics problems.

• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Ability to formulate rubber compounds and set up mixing specifications is a must
• Ability to interface well with customers and technicians
• Understand testing properties of rubber and plastics and be able to make decisions based on testing results.
• Requires time management, decision making, and excellent organizational skills
• Entails working on a variety of projects at one time.
• Customer follow‑up, report writing, project collaboration and the willingness to be a team player
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Promotes mentoring and helping to grow younger chemists and technicians
• Organizes and manages projects to ensure timely completion
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Computer literate, with Microsoft Office and Windows experience
• Committed to continued professional growth and technical knowledge development

Bachelor of Science degree and/or equivalent experience in a related field in a production or laboratory environment required. Minimum of 10 years of experience as a formulation/production chemist in a rubber or plastics production environment and be able to troubleshoot formulation, mixing, molding, calendaring, and or extrusion processes.

This is a full‑time position, offering medical, dental, vision benefits, 401k and paid vacation. Working hours are flexible and determined by department needs, with recommended hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching, as well as manual dexterity, eye‑hand coordination, and normal hearing and vision sufficient to operate equipment and maintain records.