Rubber Formulator

Growing company looking for a rubber formulator to join their company and develop new product development!  If you have a degree in chemistry and have a few years of experience formulating rubbers and new products, this could be a great opportunity for you!  Company offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize rubber compound formulations for a variety of high reliability applications where the consequences of product failure are significant
• Conduct research and development activities to improve existing rubber formulations and develop new ones
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into rubber formulation specifications
• Conduct lab-scale experiments and tests to evaluate the performance and physical properties of rubber compounds
• Analyze and interpret test data and adjustment formulations or processes to optimize performance and cost
• Stay updated with industry trends, advancements, and regulatory requirements related to rubber formulation
• Troubleshoot and resolve formulation-related issues in collaboration with the production and quality assurance teams
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, test results, and formulations
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment
• Assist with customer visits to follow trials and troubleshoot their process
• Interface with customers to drive compound recipes
• Travel less than 5%

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Alicia Mytnik at amytnik@cps4jobs.com.

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Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred
• Proven experience working as a Rubber Formulation Chemist or in a similar role
• In-depth knowledge of rubber materials, polymer chemistry, and compounding techniques
• Strong understanding of rubber formulation principles, including compounding ingredients, fillers, curing systems, and processing methods
• Proficient in using laboratory equipment and analytical techniques to evaluate rubber properties, such as rheology, tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and aging characteristics
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations governing rubber materials and formulations
• Experience with rubber formulation software and modeling tools
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and experimental design methodologies
• Familiarity with quality control and quality assurance processes in rubber manufacturing

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Alicia Mytnik at amytnik@cps4jobs.com.

JO:  326.23AM
#LI-AM2