PVC R&D Chemist: Formulations & Quality

Firefly Electric & Lighting Corporation; Calumpit; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Royu Industrial Corporation, through its Royu Systems division, seeks a PVC Chemist (R&D) in Calumpit, Bulacan to develop formulations for PVC pipes and other plastics and to ensure product quality. The role reports to the QMS and Quality Manager and requires full-time commitment in a 5-day work week.

Responsibilities include formulation optimization, material qualification, and cross-functional collaboration to drive cost savings and continuous improvement in product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required or similar.
• Strong problem solving and project management skills.
• Knowledge in extrusion process is an advantage.
• Quality assurance experience in PVC/plastic products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop optimum formulations and dimensions for PVC pipes and other plastic products.
• Manage the life cycle of PVC and plastic materials, including compounding, pelletizing, testing, and material recovery.
• Ensure raw materials and finished products conform to applicable quality and product standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce costs through formulation improvement and scrap reduction.
• Qualify new products and evaluate cost-effective raw materials and material alternatives.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to troubleshoot material and product-related issues and implement appropriate solutions.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Extrusion process knowledge

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, or similar

Job description

Royu Industrial Corporation, through its Royu Systems division, seeks a PVC Chemist (R&D) in Calumpit, Bulacan to develop formulations for PVC pipes and other plastics and to ensure product quality. The role reports to the QMS and Quality Manager and requires full-time commitment in a 5-day work week.

Responsibilities include formulation optimization, material qualification, and cross-functional collaboration to drive cost savings and continuous improvement in product quality.