Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC is accepting applications for a Chemist in the Rubber and Plastics Laboratory, Research and Development Department.

Job Summary: Responsible for formulating, compounding, mixing, and testing of compounds for all segments of rubber, plastics, and polyurethane foam industries. Assist in the development of technical data and the writing of Laboratory Reports, Technical Data Sheets and other promotional literature. Provide technical support to customers and make technical presentations as required (including customer visits as needed).

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Perform formulating, compounding, mixing, and testing of compounds for all segments of the rubber, plastics, and polyurethane foam industries.
2. Write Laboratory Reports as required.
3. Provide technical support to customers, sales force, and other internal departments.
4. Assist in the preparation of technical literature.
5. Make technical presentations as necessary, including customer visits.
6. Assist in the development of technical data to support sales of new and existing products.
7. Follow all Rubber & Plastics Laboratory quality system procedures for ISO-9001 and make suggestions to improve those procedure

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering.
2. Good written and verbal skills required.
3. 2-5 years experience preferred, interaction with customers a plus.