Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of polyurethane specialty foams? We are seeking a Product Development Chemist who is passionate about designing, synthesizing, and testing cutting-edge products. In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to create innovative additives for various applications, including:
- Cushioning Solutions: Transforming carpet backing and electronic gasketing.
- Footwear Innovations: Contributing to the development of high-performance footwear materials.
- Integral Skin and PU Leather: Crafting luxurious and durable materials.
- CASE Applications: Enhancing coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and binders.
Qualifications:
- Master of Science in Organic Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry with 3+ years industry experience in polyurethane
formulation / product development and customer technical service experience or PhD in Organic Chemistry or Polymer
Chemistry with no industry experience
- Demonstrated skills in organic and/or polymer chemistry.
- Familiarity with standard laboratory techniques, including structural characterization and related analytical techniques.
- High interest for applied sciences, industrial processes and new product development activities from laboratory and pilot
scale
- Working knowledge of PC applications (word processing, spread sheet, presentation, etc.)
- Willingness to travel up to 20% to learn first-hand from customers their needs for the products under development.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously and work in a cross-functional and global
team environment.
- Good oral and written communications skills in English
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