Vinmar Recycling Solutions · 1 week ago
Lab/Polymer Engineer - Recycling & Materials Development
Belmont, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expVinmar Recycling Solutions is seeking a hands-on Lab/Polymer Engineer with strong experience in plastics recycling and polymer compounding to manage day-to-day laboratory operations. The role involves developing and testing recycled materials, overseeing lab activities, and ensuring effective communication with customer service and other teams.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Operate and manage day-to-day laboratory activities related to polymer and recycled material testing
Develop, test, and optimize polymer formulations, including recycled and post-consumer resin (PCR) materials
Conduct material characterization and analysis (mechanical, thermal, rheological, and physical testing)
Support recycling process development, material qualification, and performance validation
Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration schedules, and testing protocols
Manage lab supplies, chemicals, samples, and raw material inventory
Implement and maintain lab safety procedures, documentation, and compliance standards
Analyze test data and prepare clear technical reports and recommendations
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and R&D teams to support product improvement
Troubleshoot material, processing, and performance issues related to recycled polymers
Analyze data and prepare technical reports and recommendations
Maintain accurate inventory records within the inventory management system
Communicate regularly with customer service and operations teams regarding product availability, batch status, and shipment readiness
Ensure products are properly labeled, documented, and released for shipment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
4+ years of hands-on experience with polymer compounding and plastics recycling
Experience compounding recycled plastics and PCR materials
Hands-on experience with compounding equipment and polymer processing
Familiarity with standard polymer lab testing methods and equipment
Proven ability to independently manage a laboratory
Experience with inventory management and material tracking
Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills
Experience operating standard polymer lab equipment (e.g., melt flow index, tensile testing, DSC, TGA, rheometer, extruders, or similar)
Benefits
Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance - company paid and voluntary
401(k) with company matching
Employee assistance program
Disability - company paid
Company
Vinmar Recycling Solutions
Vinmar Recycling Solutions is a pioneering plastics recycler located in Belmont, NC.
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase