This position is focused on polyurethane and epoxy chemistries

Polytek® Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek® is currently looking for a highly motivated, organized individual to join our rapidly expanding company.

Essential Job Functions:

Major tasks and other key responsibilities include:

• Experience and knowledge of polyurethane and epoxy chemistry is a plus.
• Experience and knowledge of chemical mixing and processing equipment.
• Review formulations and procedures for accuracy and clarity before releasing batch tickets to production.
• Monitor production batches by interaction with production and QC personnel.
• Design and perform laboratory experiments to troubleshoot issues with raw materials, production batches or customer orders.
• Perform QC tests on incoming raw materials as described in QC SOP.
• Perform QC tests on production samples as described in QC SOP.
• Monitor product QC results using statistical analysis to maintain or modify specifications.
• Mixing and curing test samples.
• Run Titrations, Viscosity measurements, Hardness measurements.
• Work with analytical equipment (including FTIR, TGA, rheometer, DSC).
• Hazardous chemical handling, storage, and disposal.
• Physical property testing (including viscosity, specific gravity, tensile/tear strength).
• Interact with suppliers to obtain samples or to work through raw material issues.
• Interact with customers and assist with technical support questions and inquiries.
• Perform any testing and inspection required for customer returns.
• Perform any testing and inspection required for customer complaints and product non-conformance.
• Perform additional testing as required for off-specification raw materials and batches.
• Perform additional testing, ie. Soak tests, physical properties, product application, etc as directed.
• Record and maintain all lab work in a lab notebook.
• Keep laboratory work area neat and uncluttered.
• Organize and maintain QC retain product samples and cured samples.
• Understand hazards of Polytek products through company provided training and reading SDSs and labels.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves and safety glasses) and follow all safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to work in a laboratory environment.
• Must be able to climb a ladder, frequently lift up to 8 lb, and occasionally lift up to 40 lb.
• Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.
• Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering laboratory or manufacturing areas.

Education and Experience:

• Must be able to understand, speak, write, and read English.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• 1 - 3 years experience in quality control function in a chemical manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Skilled in quality processes and statistical techniques.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.