R&D Polyurethane Foam Chemist
Job description
The Chemist will work primarily on research and development projects within the Spray Foam Insulation and Rigid Specialty Foam group. This individual is responsible for product development, innovation as well as optimizing cost and performance of existing and new chemical formulations. This encompasses assurance that raw material specifications align with processing specifications, equipment capabilities, as well as the design and performance requirements of products used in building envelope systems. This position will research latest technologies while using laboratory and foam processing equipment to create new test methods, formulations, and processing techniques. Effective communication of this knowledge will be demonstrated by sharing and teaching those within and outside our organization. This position will operate under the general guidance of the R&D Manager, Spray Foam.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Duties
- Research, develop, implement, and sustain chemical formulations for polyurethane insulation and rigid foam products.
- Will document results and conclusions of tests
- Will develop new tests
- Will teach methods as needed
- Typical R&D Chemist duties
- Product research, development, and testing
- R&D and Quality Laboratory testing
- R&D chemical formulating
- Pilot batch production in plant for R&D
- Operate and maintain foam processing machine
- Assist technicians, chemists and engineers
- Participate in laboratory team
- Operate and troubleshoot test equipment
- Improve methods to ensure data repeatability and reproducibility
- Execute data entry and management
- Complete chemical inventory, SDS filing, spare parts and supply checks, and operating equipment maintenance
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Essential Full Performance Knowledge:
- New Product Research and Development
- Chemical formulation tailoring for unique customer specifications
- Operation of analytical, mechanical property and chemical processing equipment
- Test equipment knowledge and test method development
- Safety procedures knowledge and adherence
- Ability to shave and pass medical screening to safely use a respirator
- Algebra/applied statistics
- Computer knowledge of current programs
- Project management and documentation
- Processing technology
- Foam processing equipment operation and maintenance
- Wet chemistry
- Plant batch making processes
- Fabrication
- Testing
- Elementary concepts in wall and roofing system technology
- Design
- Installation
- Knowledge of polymer materials and compounds
- Company rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Internal processing and purchasing specifications.
- Standard test methods and procedures
- Handling, storage, and disposal of all chemicals and hazardous materials.
Essential Full Performance Skills:
- Data Analysis
- Test output interpretation
- Data analysis (i.e. XR charts and histograms)
- Statistical calculations
- Ability to use data to make decisions
- Leadership skills
- Help solve problems
- Ability to facilitate laboratory workload with good safety and practices
- Ability to train others
- Ability to multitask, work with flexible assignments and schedules
- Interpersonal skills-oral communication, written communication
- Communication with other employees within and outside R&D
- Communication with scientists, engineers, and management staff
- Communication with departments and entities outside of R&D, such as Plant, Procurement, outside auditors, suppliers, etc.
- Communication with Sales and Customers
- Computer literacy
- Skills with current business software employed by the Company
- Skills with process control software employed by the Company
- Skills with statistical software employed by the Company
- Skills with lab equipment software employed by the Company
- Operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of all lab equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Individual and group problem solving skills
- Mathematical reasoning and problem solving
Equipment Operated:
1.Familiar with all laboratory equipment
2.Personal computer
3.All lab equipment
a. Heat flow meter
b. Universal testing equipment
c. Mechanical and physical property testing instruments
d. Viscometer
e. pH meter
f. Karl Fischer volumetric titrator
g. All lab safety equipment and procedures
h. Rotary evaporator
i. Band saw and circular saw
j. Dust collector
k. Balances and scales
l. Fume hood and foam mixing equipment
m. High temperature physical property test equipment
n. Foam processing machine and all relating equipment
Data Used:
1.Physical property statistics
2.Foam machine data analysis
3.Statistical software information
4.Raw material test data and specification
5.Plant, machine, and test equipment processing specifications
6.Supplier certificates of analysis
7.SDS
Materials Used:
1.All raw materials in R&D and Plants
2.Experimental raw materials and formulation
3.Work-in-process
4.Finished products
5.Competitive product
6.Test methods, standards, SOPs, and equipment operating manuals
Interactions with Others:
1.R&D technicians, chemists, and engineers
2.Plant technical/QC personnel
3.Field Service Technicians
4.Product Marketing
5.Purchasing
6.Equipment & Raw Material Suppliers
7.Sales and Customers
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science (or related technical discipline) is preferred Or, completion of an Associate Degree with 5+years of laboratory, engineering, or quality work experience.
Experience:
Five years as an R&D Technician, R&D Chemist or Plant Quality Lab Technician or Material Test Operator in a manufacturing plant, test lab, or R&D facility, plus previous leadership experience preferred
Benefits and Compensation
Carlisle provides competitive salaries, bonus eligibility, time-off, multiple and competitive healthcare options, 401K, tuition reimbursement, relocation packages and continuing training and support.
Carlisle Construction Materials LLC (CCM) is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of premium building products and related technologies for the commercial and residential construction markets. Carlisle is one of the most respected companies in the building materials industry. After being around for more than 100 years, our customers know us for our superior products, remarkable service, and groundbreaking innovations. Our culture at CCM is one that values collaboration and team success over individual credit. Carlisle core values are safety, bias for action and results, continuous improvement, teamwork and communication, customer focus, empowerment, and mutual trust respect, and integrity. These core values are the center of all business decisions and make CCM the successful company that it is.
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