Materials Scientist - Recycled Polyolefins & Formulations

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Supportive environment with a focus on innovation

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Material Scientist to lead formulation and testing efforts for advanced polymer materials focusing on recycled content. This role involves collaboration across R&D, manufacturing, and quality to develop scalable solutions for the plastics industry. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in polymer R&D. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–8+ years of experience in polymer R&D, especially with PE, PP, or recycled resins.
• Strong understanding of material behavior and structure-property relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple development projects.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and improve polyolefin-based composites using recycled materials.
• Run material trials from lab-scale prototypes to full-scale production.
• Analyze and interpret data from mechanical and thermal testing.

Skills

Polymer R&D

Material testing

Plastics processing techniques

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Degree in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

A recruiting firm is seeking a Material Scientist to lead formulation and testing efforts for advanced polymer materials focusing on recycled content. This role involves collaboration across R&D, manufacturing, and quality to develop scalable solutions for the plastics industry. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in polymer R&D. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year and comprehensive benefits.