Polymer Materials Scientist; rubber or silicone

Job Title: Polymer Chemist / Material Scientist

Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 per year

Corona, CA (Fully On‑site)

• Research and develop new polymer formulations for new product market launches; work 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; soliciting observations from operators; benchmarking against competition.
• Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing raw material and finished‑product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Assist Engineering in optimizing polymer production processes.
• Act as a bridge between scientists, engineers, customers, and operators within the world of polymers.
• Maintain product compliance and communicate with government requirements and regulations.
• Maintain system and materials database 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, and participating in professional societies.
• Attend intercompany “Chemists Only” meetings every six weeks and 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.

• 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

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