Polymer R&D Scientist – Materials & Process Innovation

Mexichem T3; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Relocation assistance

Wellness EAP & parental leave

Fitness & weight-loss reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance emphasis

Benefits start day one

Job summary

Dura-Line, in Clinton, TN, is seeking a knowledge-driven Polymer R&D Scientist for onsite work. The role emphasizes learning, analytical rigor, and hands‑on polymer research spanning raw materials, formulations, compounding, and processing.

Ideal candidates have a PhD in polymer science and experience bridging lab work with manufacturing transfers. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, as is the ability to work with advanced analytics, statistics, and DoE.

Qualifications

• PhD in polymer chemistry/science/engineering preferred.
• 2–5 years of polymer R&D hands‑on experience in lab and manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle technical ambiguity and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Identify innovative product solutions in polymer R&D.
• Maintain laboratory security and manage equipment and materials.
• Track expenditure records and update budgets as needed.
• Apply agile methodologies in the development of new products.

Skills

willingness to learn

analytical skills

problem-solving skills

polymer chemistry

extrusion

compounding

rheology

statistics

Six Sigma

Education

PhD in polymer chemistry/science/engineering

Tools

3D Design

Python

MATLAB

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Dura-Line, in Clinton, TN, is seeking a knowledge-driven Polymer R&D Scientist for onsite work. The role emphasizes learning, analytical rigor, and hands‑on polymer research spanning raw materials, formulations, compounding, and processing.

Ideal candidates have a PhD in polymer science and experience bridging lab work with manufacturing transfers. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, as is the ability to work with advanced analytics, statistics, and DoE.