The posting
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform lab-scale and pilot-level compounding of new polymer / filler systems
- Performing injection molding to prepare the test specimen for polymer testing
- Ensures that lab machinery is operated following established processing, quality, safety, and housekeeping procedures
- Cleans and prepare machinery for efficient changeovers and subsequent compounding & injection molding process
- To monitor and ensure laboratory process machinery integrity and reliability, routine maintenance of machinery & auxiliary equipment.
- Identify problems and recommends solutions (process parameters, equipment upgrade, new equipment definition).
- Development of new and improved process for custom polymer compounds
- Support the transfer of data, processes and technical specifications for implementation into large scale manufacturing operations
- Provide leadership in process safety ensuring all new and modified processes meet best management practices within the industry
- Keep complete and accurate records of process parameters
- Provide operational training for operators or related personnel
- Any other ad-hoc duties as required
Job Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor Degree in Science or Engineering, preferably in Material Science, Polymer Technology or Chemical Engineering from a renowned university
- Minimum 3 years experience with a strong background in organic and inorganic materials formulation, polymer processing and characterization.
- Experienced in polymer compounding flow simulation and /or tooling CAD/CAM will be an added advantage
- Strong track record in product development



