Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Avient's Research & Development and Technology Team strives to:
- Design, develop or improve products.
- Development of new and improved processes.
- Optimizing customer processes and conditions.
- Tool design and flow modeling.
- Problem solving through data analysis.
- Train, develop, and coordinate the functions of Lab Specialists and Development Technicians and Sample Technician.
- Establish laboratory priorities for the business by working closely with Technical Manager, Sales Manager and Technical Representative to meet the requirements of Avient Business Groups and external customers.
- Establish requirements, including processing, testing, and product specifications that meet the buying customer’s needs and can be manufactured profitably.
- Coordinate product/raw material evaluations, conclusions and documentation, in accordance with all established standards and test procedures.
- Be available and accessible as a point of contact for customers, as well as sales and manufacturing associates.
- Create, review, and summarize all Developmental Inquiries working with the Technical Manager, Sales Manager and Technical Representative as necessary.
- Prioritize all Developmental Inquiries working with the Technical Manager, Sales Manager and Technical Representative as necessary.
- Provide customer service and support on technical issues and opportunities.
- Leadership role in assurance that we meet or exceed customers’ requirements.
- Provide technically sound formulas that meet quality and operational goals of the plant.
- Continually drive safe work practices and ISO procedures in the plant.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineer, Polymer Engineer or Polymer Technology
At least 5 years working experience in related field with supervision skill.
Polymer Knowledge with basic knowledge/ concept of masterbatch / compound
Colorant and or additive for plastic
Basic knowledge on Conversion process such as extruder, blown film, injection molding, etc.
Good background with good understanding of analytical lab instrument such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, Solvent extraction, and another lab polymer.
Good command in English both of writing and speaking
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or Polymer Technology
- At least 5 years of experience in a related field
- Supervisory experience
- Knowledge of polymers, masterbatch, and compounding
- Knowledge of plastic colorants and additives
- Basic knowledge of extrusion, blown film, injection molding, or similar conversion processes
- Experience with analytical laboratory instruments including FTIR, DSC, and TGA
- Knowledge of solvent extraction and polymer laboratory testing
- Good written and spoken English communication skills
What We Do
Mesa Industries has focused on the consistent production of high-quality colorant.
