Research Chemist - Polyol Technical Service

1d1 day ago

Carpenter

Richmond, US · Full-time · $85,000 – $115,000

About this role

Carpenter Co. challenges employees to learn from and inspire one another, with all levels collaborating to achieve shared success in sustainable manufacturing. The Research Chemist role in the Polyol Technical Service Group provides technical support to sales teams and customers for optimal polyol performance in polyurethane applications. Expect to summarize technical data, prepare reports and presentations, and support product implementation.

Daily responsibilities include offering product recommendations and formulation assistance to customers. Conduct laboratory experiments, product testing, and performance evaluations for application development and troubleshooting. Generate, document, and interpret experimental data in technical reports and presentations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, manufacturing, R&D, and product stewardship to address customer needs and business objectives. Create and maintain marketing materials for product lines. Travel to conferences, trade shows, and customer sites to support users and monitor industry trends.

Thrive in an environment fostering constant improvement and a sense of accomplishment in jobs well done. Work independently and collaboratively while interacting effectively across the organization. Build strong relationships with team members, peers, and internal customers.

Requirements

BS/BA in Chemistry or other related science field
2+ years of technical industry experience in polymer or material science discipline
Experience with urethane or urethane raw material chemistry preferred
Familiarity with laboratory information management system (LIMS) and data analysis software
Experience executing experimental or testing programs within supervisory guidelines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
Functional knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to customers in the form of product recommendations and formulation assistance
Conduct laboratory experiments, product testing, and performance evaluations in support of application development and troubleshooting
Generate, document, and interpret experimental data in technical reports and presentations
Create and maintain marketing materials for product lines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, manufacturing, R&D, and product stewardship to address customer needs and support business objectives
Travel to conferences, trade shows, and customer sites to support product users and stay aware of industry trends
Summarize and interpret technical data while preparing detailed reports and presentations