Silicone/Organic Rubber Chemist at Jamak Weatherford, TX

Job Title Silicone / Organic Rubber Chemist Department Product Development Supervisor/Manager Vice President of Operations Location Weatherford, TX Summary The responsibilities of the Chemist include material requirement analysis, silicone compound development, technical sales support, raw material evaluation, and acting as the liaison between Manufacturing and Purchasing, Sales and Engineering. Job Responsibilities Understand material specifications and testing requirements to recommend suitable compounds. Build bill of material for new compounds and update current formulations. Continuous evaluation of formulations and their cost. Technical resource for sales support and quality initiatives. Manage external material suppliers as needed. Establish new suppliers and formula alternatives. Act as project manager on material development initiatives. Standard work creation for lab equipment, tests, and procedures. Work with Customer Service and Sales to meet customer requirements. Miscellaneous duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry and two years of polymer chemistry / manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of polymer chemistry. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications (especially Excel). Strong oral and written communication skills, strong interpretational skills, and superior organizational abilities as well as exceptional multitasking skills. Need the ability to analyze situations to ensure the correct resolution is reached. Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus. Salary / Benefits Salary based on experience. Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after 60 days. Health/Dental/Vision/Long-Term & Short-Term Disability/Life Insurance AD&D/Critical Illness/401k Vacation / 9 paid holiday Dependent Educational Scholarship Program (after 3 years) Other

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