Lead Rubber Dispersion Chemist – Product Innovation

MW Talent; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Talent is partnering with a leading manufacturer to identify a Senior Product Development Chemist in Cleveland, OH. The role focuses on formulation development, dispersion chemistry, product optimization, and technical strategy for advanced non-tire rubber applications.

The candidate should have direct rubber dispersion formulation experience, lab-to-production scale-up exposure, and strong collaboration across teams and locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, execution, and analysis of product development initiatives.

Skills

Rubber dispersion formulation

Rubber compounding

Formulation development

Laboratory testing

Dispersion chemistry

Analytical troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related field

Tools

MDR

RPA

Mooney Viscometer

Tensile Tester

DMA

Banbury mixer

Brabender

Two Roll Mill

Job description

MW Talent is partnering with a leading manufacturer to identify a Senior Product Development Chemist in Cleveland, OH. The role focuses on formulation development, dispersion chemistry, product optimization, and technical strategy for advanced non-tire rubber applications.

The candidate should have direct rubber dispersion formulation experience, lab-to-production scale-up exposure, and strong collaboration across teams and locations.