Chemist

Rogers Group; Tallmadge (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading rubber and plastic solutions provider in Tallmadge, Ohio, is seeking a candidate with a strong background in rubber compounding and chemical analysis. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, three years of related experience, and a passion for solving rubber and polymer problems. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, 401(k), and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degrees in engineering (Chemical, Materials, and/or Polymer preferred) are advantageous.
• At least three years of relevant experience in formulations and compounding environment.
• Experience in the rubber/plastics industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, and analyzing chemical compound formulations and properties.
• Reducing overall material cost and waste through formulation and process improvements.
• Writing manufacturing specifications for compounds, materials, and mixing instructions.
• Providing technical support to the Quality organization and customers.

Skills

Rubber compounding

Chemical analysis

Physical testing

Customer interaction

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Engineering in Chemical/Materials/Polymer

Chemistry/Physics related science

Job description

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume in a Word document or PDF to [e-mail].

If you have the passion for solving rubber/polymer problems, you will instantly feel at home among our team of rubber and plastic experts, with the best technicians and testing equipment at our disposal. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in rubber compounding, chemical analysis, physical/mechanical testing, management and consulting in various segments of the rubber industry. This position requires the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment interacting with customers on the phone, in‑person and via email.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, required; candidates with degrees in engineering (Chemical, Materials, and/or Polymer, preferred) and candidates with related science concentrations (Chemistry and/or Physics) will also be considered. At least three years of relevant experience in formulations and compounding environment; candidates with co‑op/internship experience and/or experience in the rubber/plastics industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, analyzing chemical compound formulations and properties as well as chemical interactions.
• Reducing overall material cost and waste through formulation and process improvements.
• Writing manufacturing specifications for compounds, materials, and mixing instructions.
• Providing technical support to the Quality organization and to various customers to ensure their product performance requirements are met.

This is a full‑time position offering medical, dental, vision benefits, a 401(k) and paid vacation.