Sr. Chemist

Sr. Chemist

IP Corporation

$/yr - $/yr

IP Corporation empowers you to make a difference, learn new skills, and achieve your goals. We’re committed to providing rewarding career opportunities and are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. With over four decades in the composites industry and four subsidiaries (Interplastic, North American Composites, Molding Products and HK Research), we meet the diverse needs of our customers and strive to be the finest supplier and distributor of resins, gel coats and composite materials.

This position is responsible for developing unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins for use in fiber reinforced plastics. You will play a key role in the development and improvement of polyester and vinyl ester processing, lead projects that result in product qualification by the customer, and implement technology transfer to manufacturing.

• Develop unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins for fiber reinforced plastics.
• Lead the improvement of polyester and vinyl ester processing technologies.
• Manage projects that result in product qualification by the customer.
• Implement technology transfer to manufacturing.
• Perform all required activities safely and with minimal risk to self and co‑workers.
• Participate in laboratory work involving polymer development, quality control, materials evaluation, and product matching.
• Respond promptly to technical inquiries from customers, sales, or supervisors.
• Make appropriate recommendations to the Director of Research and Development or other appropriate personnel.
• Maintain laboratory facilities neat and orderly to maximize employee efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain accurate, timely record‑keeping and recommend further laboratory efforts.

• BS/BA Degree in chemistry, polymer, or material science.
• 5+ years of industrial R&D experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge and practical experience in project management, experimental design, and other problem‑solving methodologies.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and pass a Respirator Test.

• Experience with polymer synthesis, characterization of polymers and composites, and knowledge of surface science.
• Experience in polymer characterization by physical and chemical methods.
• Knowledge of unsaturated polyesters and vinyl esters or other similar thermoset resins and coatings.
• Knowledge of fillers and additives used in the formulation of composite materials.
• Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others to achieve successful project outcomes.

Competitive benefit package that includes salary, a Medical Benefit Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Flexible Benefit Plan, Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans, a 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Chemical Manufacturing

Minneapolis, MN