Research & Development Chemist Job at STI Polymer Inc, Sanford, NC

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  • STI Polymer Inc
  • Sanford, NC

Job Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The R&D Chemist is a key member of the R&D Team, primarily supporting the Coatings, Paint, and Construction markets. This role involves hands-on sample preparation, characterization, and performance testing, with a focus on providing technical support to the Sales Coating team. Additionally, the R&D Chemist also provides analytical support to R&D, QC/Production, and customers. This position reports to the Director of Technology.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coatings Project Support (~90%)
    • Tests formulations and products for Coatings, Paints, and related applications.
    • Conducts lab bench work for product development, including preparation, characterization, and testing of polymer samples.
    • Collaborates with the Sales Coating team to evaluate and optimize recipes for various applications.
    • Supports business initiatives by communicating product capabilities and assisting in resolving customer issues.
    • Scales up new products from laboratory to full commercialization.
    • Maintains organized lab data and provides test reports as required.
  • Analytical Support (~10%)
    • Literature searches to acquire knowledge and develop testing methods.
    • Provides analytical support to R&D, QC/Production, and customers.
    • Coordinates with other technical departments for the use of lab and analytical equipment.
    • Collaborates with QC and Manufacturing groups to resolve customer and production issues.

Requirements

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry or any other related field (Chemical Engineer, Material Science) preferred, but will consider a combination of education and direct coatings or formulation experience.
  • 2 years of lab experience in water-based coating formulation and applications.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Open-minded, creative, and innovative.

Technical Skills and Expertise
  • Proficiency in chemistry concepts related to the formulation, characterization, and testing of water-based polymers for coating applications.
  • Knowledge of formulation components-performance properties interactions is required.
  • Experience with analytical instrumentation techniques (GC, FTIR, particle size analysis, DSC, DMA, rheology) is a plus but not required.
  • Ability to safely handle various raw materials and water-based polymer chemistries, including flammables and solvents.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques and design of experiments methods.

Job Tags

Full time,

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