Polymer Materials Scientist; rubber or silicone

Polymer Materials Scientist (Must have rubber or silicone experience)

$115,000 - $135,000 per year | Riverside, CA | On-site | Permanent

Relocation available

We are a family‑owned organization dedicated to supporting manufacturing and logistics operations through integrated IT, HR, and accounting services. Our team operates in a collaborative, hands‑on environment where leaders are empowered to make decisions, drive improvements, and directly influence business outcomes.

You will have the opportunity to shape strategy, streamline operations, and build scalable systems in a company that values agility over bureaucracy. We offer a setting where your impact is visible, your ideas are heard, and your leadership helps guide long‑term growth—making it an ideal place for those seeking both responsibility and meaningful influence in a stable, essential‑services business.

We need a visionary polymer chemist and/or material scientist with a track record of success.

Ideal candidate should have R&D level proficiency in polymer chemistry (ideally silicone and/or organic rubbers), material science, and applied materials science/mechanical engineering.

• Research and develop new polymer formulations for new product market launches working directly with technical leadership.
• Implement and control all polymer production compounds.
• Confirm system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods and properties.
• Optimize polymer products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; and solicit observations from operators; benchmark against competition.
• Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing raw material and finished‑product and system capabilities; and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Assist Engineering in optimizing polymer production processes.
• Acts as a bridge between our scientists, engineers, customers, and operators with the world of polymers.
• Maintain product compliance and communication with government requirements and regulations.
• Maintain system and materials data base by writing computer programs and entering data.
• Create materials specifications to ensure material quality conformance.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies.
• Attend intercompany “Chemists Only” meetings every 6 weeks, write Annual Research Report.
• Coordinate annual “round robin” testing with supplier and sister company labs.
• Coordinate supplier qualification and formulation performance with sister company in India.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Master’s degree minimum in Chemistry or other applicable scientific/engineering field (Material Science, Chemical Engineering).
• 5+ years in polymer formulation development.
• 5+ years in polymer manufacturing.
• Superior data analysis and report writing experience.

• 5+ years in silicone and/or rubber formulation.
• Hose materials product development.
• Experience in technical fabrics.
• Evidence of original research in the field.

Our Company is located in Corona, CA. This is a fully on‑site position where you will collaborate with and lead the activities of the lab staff, plus external resources. You will report to our CTO and operate with considerable independence.

• Drive and dedication to success while maintaining integrity.
• Proven social skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Work Location:
  
  In person

• Master’s degree minimum in Chemistry or other applicable scientific/engineering field (Material Science, Chemical Engineering)
• 5+ years in polymer formulation development
• 5+ years in polymer manufacturing
• Superior data analysis and report writing experience

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.