Surface Technology Chemist

Job Title: Surface Technology Chemist

Job Description

This position seeks a Chemist to support the analytical team and physical testing labs. The role involves conducting failure analysis and other testing to determine surface adhesion issues or support new applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical capabilities to support the business objectives of the lead centers.
• Participate in specific material, process, and product development projects as required.
• Support technology sharing and cooperative programs between and among lead centers, divisions, and corporate technical development.
• Develop appropriate relationships with customers, vendors, and technical and trade organizations.
• Effectively interface with the company's multinational lead centers.
• Possess knowledge of rubber (or plastic) formulation design, mixing, and material testing e.g., ASTM methods.
• Possess a working knowledge of rubber fabrication, molding, and extrusion methods and types.
• Possess a working knowledge of compound attributes related to processing and specific design function/performance.
• Possess a working knowledge of surface chemistry, including bonding to metallic and non-metallic substrates.
• Have a working knowledge of tooling technology associated with injection, compression, and transfer molding.

Essential Skills

• Chemistry, analytical chemistry, wet chemistry, GC
• HPLC
• NMR
• FTIR
• SEM/EDS
• DMA, TMA, DSC, TGA
• Elastomers

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science.
• Familiarity with computer systems, especially Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with analytical lab equipment including, but not limited to: DMA, TMA, DSC, TGA, FT-IR, NMR, SEM/EDS, GC, and HPLC.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience with surface technologies in areas such as adhesives, polymers, rubber, elastomers, etc.
• Knowledge of rubber mixing and molding practices preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment includes modern buildings consisting of office spaces and laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The labs, particularly the compounding lab, are currently expanding in Plymouth. The company offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for career advancement and internal promotions.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.62/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plymouth,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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