Rubber Chemist: Lab-to-Tire Performance Innovator

Titan Specialty; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carlstar Group in Clinton, TN is seeking a Rubber Chemist to develop formulations that improve tire performance while controlling costs. You will connect lab results to finished products, contributing to plant productivity and quality.

The role requires strong lab-to-plant communication, data reporting, and project leadership within a cross-functional team. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in engineering, chemistry, or polymer science, with 5+ years in rubber technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, polymer science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in rubber technology, plastics or tires desirable.
• Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt certification a plus; understanding of statistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop formulas to improve performance and reduce cost.
• Link lab compound performance to finished tire with no productivity loss.
• Lead projects through planning, testing, qualification and reporting.
• Provide technical support and manage material specs, procedures, and supplier list.

Skills

Six Sigma

Statistics

Project management

Cross-functional

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/chemistry/polymer

Tools

FTIR

DMA

DSC

SEM EDAX

Rheometer

Mooney

Tensometer

Abrasion tester

Job description

The Carlstar Group in Clinton, TN is seeking a Rubber Chemist to develop formulations that improve tire performance while controlling costs. You will connect lab results to finished products, contributing to plant productivity and quality.

The role requires strong lab-to-plant communication, data reporting, and project leadership within a cross-functional team. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in engineering, chemistry, or polymer science, with 5+ years in rubber technologies.