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Senior Polymer Chemist

PIP Global Safety -
Baton Rouge, LA

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Job Details

13 days ago

Qualifications

Polymers experience in materials engineering
Developing new product formulations
Materials engineering experience within manufacturing
Chemical scale-up projects
Material selection and characterization
Polymer chemistry
Technology transfer (scale-up process)
Scalability
Experience in a research and development laboratory environment
Chemical new product development projects

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Senior Polymer Chemist

Location: North Charleston, South Carolina

*Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. *

The Senior Polymer Chemist will lead the development, formulation, and optimization of elastomeric materials used in electrical safety products, including insulating gloves and sleeves. This role will serve as a technical leader across R&D and manufacturing, driving innovation in low dielectric, high-performance rubber systems while ensuring compliance with applicable safety and performance standards. This role will also play a critical role in bridging material science, process engineering, and product performance, with a strong focus on scalable formulations, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

This is an onsite position in North Charleston, SC.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Formulation & Material Development

Lead formulation of elastomer compounds using materials such as, Natural Rubber (NR), Bromo butyl / Butyl Rubber, EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomers
Optimize formulations for dielectric strength / electrical insulation performance, mechanical durability (tensile, elongation, tear resistance) and environmental resistance (ozone, heat, moisture, chemicals)
Evaluate additives including curatives, accelerators, plasticizers, fillers, and stabilizers

Process & Manufacturing Integration

Partner with manufacturing teams to scale formulations from lab to production
Support mixing, calendaring, dipping, and curing processes
Troubleshoot processing issues (e.g., viscosity control, dispersion, cure kinetics)
Drive continuous improvement in yield, scrap reduction, and cycle times

Product Performance & Compliance

Ensure materials meet applicable industry standards (e.g., ASTM, IEC for electrical PPE)
Lead testing protocols for dielectric breakdown, aging, and physical properties
Support certification and audit processes related to safety compliance

Technical Leadership

Act as a subject matter expert for elastomer chemistry across the organization
Mentor junior chemists and lab technicians
Interface with suppliers to evaluate new raw materials and technologies
Provide technical input to product development, sourcing, and quality teams

Innovation & Strategy

Identify opportunities for next-generation materials (e.g., improved flexibility, lighter weight, enhanced dielectric properties)
Stay current on advancements in polymer science and electrical insulation materials
Support IP development, where applicable

REQUIREMENTS

Five or more years of experience and a Master's degree or a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field, with deep experience in elastomer formulation and development.
Prior experience with rubber compounding and curing systems (sulfur, peroxide, etc.)
Prior experience with dielectric or insulating material applications
Strong understanding of Structure-property relationships in elastomers and rheology, cure kinetics, and compound processing with elastomeric materials
Experience with lab instrumentation (e.g., MDR, DSC, TGA, tensile testing, dielectric testing)
Experience supporting manufacturing scale-up

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