Polymer Processing Technologist – Extrusion & Injection Molding

Trinseo LLC; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinseo LLC is seeking a Polymer Processing Technologist – Extrusion & Injection Molding for the Global Innovation Center-Exton. You will support growth through application development, technical service, and polymer processing on existing and new products.

Responsibilities include preparing polymer formulations, extruding and molding processes, conducting mechanical and thermal tests, and documenting results. This role requires collaboration with scientists/engineers and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in injection molding, extrusion and other polymer processing equipment.
• Experience with lab equipment and good laboratory practices.
• Ability to generate accurate and reliable data promptly.

Responsibilities

• Formulation: prepare polymer formulations for processing via compounding and blending.
• Processing: extrusion, injection molding, compression molding of polymers.
• Testing: prepare test specimens and perform mechanical tests and measurements.
• Document: record observations in electronic lab notebook and summarize results.
• Equipment: maintain and troubleshoot equipment; train others as needed.

Skills

Injection molding

Extrusion

Polymer processing

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma with 5+ years polymer R&D/Lab experience

BS/BA in polymer science or related field

Tools

DSC

TGA

TMA

FTIR

GPC

Job description

Trinseo LLC is seeking a Polymer Processing Technologist – Extrusion & Injection Molding for the Global Innovation Center-Exton. You will support growth through application development, technical service, and polymer processing on existing and new products.

Responsibilities include preparing polymer formulations, extruding and molding processes, conducting mechanical and thermal tests, and documenting results. This role requires collaboration with scientists/engineers and occasional travel.