Latex Chemist – Lab Manager
3 weeks ago
Date posted: 2024-09-17
Start date: 2024-10-14
Location: 872 Town Center Drive, Pomona, CA 91767, US
Full/Part time: Full Time
Polytek Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek is currently looking for a highly motivated and experienced Chemist with a strong background in latex formulations to join our rapidly expanding company.
Job Duties:- Thorough understanding of mixing and processing requirements to make liquid latex for mold making in adhesive applications, including latex evaporation processes.
- Provides daily direction and communication to the Quality Control Technicians including hiring, firing, performance reviews, time off requests, timesheets, and training.
- Design and perform laboratory experiments; as directed, to develop specific chemistry systems.
- Ability to perform laboratory experiments as directed by the VP of R&D.
- Thoughtfully perform experiments independently to arrive at a goal stated by the VP of R&D.
- Record and maintain all lab work in a lab notebook.
- Assist with QC tests as needed.
- Interact with production personnel on pilot batches and production problems.
- Interact with sales personnel to understand existing product issues/uses and product development needs.
- Interact with customers and assist with technical support questions and inquiries.
- Keep laboratory work area neat and uncluttered.
- Organize and maintain chemical sample storage racks.
- Understand hazards of chemicals through company provided training and reading MSDSs and labels.
- Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves and safety glasses) and follow all safety rules.
- Report safety concerns immediately to your supervisor.
- Work within cross-functional teams to enable new product development project success.
- Assist with troubleshooting, application development, and commercialization.
- Other duties as assigned.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Standing and walking for full shift.
- Occasionally lift full 5-gallon pails (40 lb).
- Frequently lift 1-gallon pails (8 lb).
- Ability to occasionally climb stairs.
- Ability to operate specialized lab equipment.
- Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift.
- Talk, hear, and vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in chemistry or higher.
- 5-10 years of experience with latex formulation.
- 2-3 years of management experience, a plus.
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
- Self-motivated.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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