Senior Vinyl Chemist: Formulation & Innovation Lead

General Formulations; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Formulations in Sparta, Michigan, is seeking a Senior Vinyl Chemist to develop and optimize materials for self-adhesive cast vinyl products. The successful candidate will lead formulation development, testing, and quality control processes while ensuring compliance with industry standards and environmental regulations.

Ideal applicants will have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry or Polymer Science, alongside 5+ years of relevant experience, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to innovate and improve product performance.

Full-time position, primarily laboratory-based with some travel required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in polymer chemistry, preferably with vinyl materials.
• Experience with cast vinyl production is a plus.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cast vinyl formulations to achieve desired properties.
• Conduct laboratory tests to evaluate materials’ properties.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams for process optimization.
• Develop quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Formulation techniques (DOE)

Material science

Statistical analysis

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Teamwork abilities

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry or Polymer Science

Tools

Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)

Excel

Minitab

Job description

General Formulations in Sparta, Michigan, is seeking a Senior Vinyl Chemist to develop and optimize materials for self-adhesive cast vinyl products. The successful candidate will lead formulation development, testing, and quality control processes while ensuring compliance with industry standards and environmental regulations.

Ideal applicants will have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry or Polymer Science, alongside 5+ years of relevant experience, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to innovate and improve product performance.

Full-time position, primarily laboratory-based with some travel required.