Polymer Chemist: Composites & Polyurethane Resins Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

EAP

Professional growth

Job summary

Resilient Structures in Humble, TX, seeks a Polymer Chemist to join our Technical Development & R&D team. This role focuses on polyurethane formulation, material characterization, and process optimization for advanced composite applications.

You will work with thermoset resins, FRP composites, and manufacturing processes such as pultrusion, RTM, vacuum infusion, and injection molding, supporting product development and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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.
• Experience with DOE, data analysis, and process optimization.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement skills.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

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, 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

Polymer characterization

Mechanical testing

DOE

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Chemistry/Polymer Science

Tools

DSC

FTIR

DMA

Titration

Job description

Resilient Structures in Humble, TX, seeks a Polymer Chemist to join our Technical Development & R&D team. This role focuses on polyurethane formulation, material characterization, and process optimization for advanced composite applications.

You will work with thermoset resins, FRP composites, and manufacturing processes such as pultrusion, RTM, vacuum infusion, and injection molding, supporting product development and sustainability initiatives.