Chemist - R&D

Job Title: R&D Chemist

Responsibilities:

• Develop chemical formulas for thermal products.
• Test chemical formulas and product performance.
• Coordinate and oversee the production ramp-up process.
• Perform various duties related to product development.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work on assigned products to create chemical formulations for new or enhanced thermal products.
• Receive and adhere to project specifications and parameters.
• Prepare diverse chemical mixtures to develop effective thermal coatings.
• Conduct experiments to test coatings on paper and assess product performance against established specifications.

Production Coordination:

• Translate bench-top formulas into full-scale production formulas.
• Collaborate with production personnel to mix coating batches and conduct comprehensive production testing.
• Assist in initial production runs of approved new product formulations.
• Address and resolve any production problems encountered during the process.

Analysis and Testing:

• Analyze various company and competitor products.
• Conduct lab tests to determine product performance characteristics and production feasibility.
• Perform comparison tests with both company and competitor products.

Communication and Liaison:

• Act as a liaison between the company, vendors, and customers.
• Engage with customers to discuss product performance, future needs, and requirements.
• Communicate with vendors regarding raw material quality, production standards, and related matters.

Skills and Requirements:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Visual acuity for written matter, computer screen data, and lab experiments.
• Physical ability to use and operate various lab equipment.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform additional duties as required by responsibility, necessity, or supervisor's request.