Polyurethane R&D & Scale-Up Manager

TSE Industries; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TSE Industries, Inc. is hiring an R&D Manager to lead polyurethane formulation development, pilot trials, and scale-up for toll manufacturing customers.

You will collaborate with customers, Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and Quality to translate requirements into viable formulations and ensure on-time delivery of projects. The role also involves mentoring staff and overseeing lab and pilot operations.

Qualifications

• Master in Organic Chemistry with at least 2 years in related work.
• 3–5 years experience in chemical formulations and polyurethane knowledge.
• Familiarity with analytical lab devices and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead polyurethane formulation development, pilot trials, and scale-up to full-scale production.
• Partner with customers to understand requirements and translate into development plans.
• Mentor R&D staff and allocate resources across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Masters in Organic Chemistry

2+ years related work experience

Tools

Brookfield viscometer

FTIR

GPC

Titration equipment

Job description

TSE Industries, Inc. is hiring an R&D Manager to lead polyurethane formulation development, pilot trials, and scale-up for toll manufacturing customers.

You will collaborate with customers, Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and Quality to translate requirements into viable formulations and ensure on-time delivery of projects. The role also involves mentoring staff and overseeing lab and pilot operations.