Polymer Chemist - Composites & Polyurethane Resins

Resilient Structures; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous PTO

Professional growth

Job summary

Resilient Structures seeks a Polymer Chemist to advance polyurethane formulations and thermoset resin systems for advanced composite applications. You will work on material characterization, process optimization, and product development within a team focused on durability and sustainability.

The role requires hands-on experience in composite manufacturing and strong skills in polymer analysis, DOE, and technical reporting. Join a growth-focused company driving energy infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Materials Science.
• 5–10 years of experience with thermoset resins, polyurethane systems, or FRP composites.
• Hands-on experience in composite manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of polymer characterization, mechanical testing, and material properties.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize polyurethane and other thermoset resin systems.
• Conduct polymer formulation, testing, and material characterization using DSC, FTIR, DMA, and titration.
• Support composite manufacturing processes, including pultrusion, filament winding, resin transfer molding (RTM), injection molding, and vacuum infusion.
• Apply Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis to improve processes and material performance.
• Investigate production and quality issues through troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to support product development and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and qualify raw materials, equipment, and processes.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, test records, and reports.
• Support sustainability initiatives involving low-carbon materials and recycling.

Skills

Thermoset resins

Polyurethane systems

FRP composites

DOE

Data analysis

Mechanical testing

Technical writing

Education

BSc or higher in Chemistry/Polymer Science

Tools

DSC

FTIR

DMA

Titration

Job description

Resilient Structures seeks a Polymer Chemist to advance polyurethane formulations and thermoset resin systems for advanced composite applications. You will work on material characterization, process optimization, and product development within a team focused on durability and sustainability.

The role requires hands-on experience in composite manufacturing and strong skills in polymer analysis, DOE, and technical reporting. Join a growth-focused company driving energy infrastructure solutions.