Americhem · 3 months ago
Weathering Lab Scientist - Polymers
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAmerichem is seeking a Weathering Lab Scientist to join their team in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. The role involves ensuring optimal laboratory performance through effective project management and maintaining accelerated weathering equipment, while also acting as a technical expert in weathering methods for new business development.
ChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Demonstrates strong project management skills by managing multiple projects and multiple test methods running concurrently in a large, privately held accelerated weathering laboratory
Coordination of ISO 17025 accreditation activities including: developing, modifying, verifying, and validating methods; performing tests and calibration methods; analyzing results, issuing statements of conformity or opinions and interpretations; reporting, reviewing, and authorizing results
Knowledge of standard test methods including but not limited to: AATCC 16E, ASTM G7, Ford FLTM BO 116-01, Honda HES D6601 / JIS B7754, ISO 105 B02, ISO 105 B04, ISO 105 B06, ISO 4892-2, ISO 4892-3, SAE J1885, SAE J1960, SAE J2412, SAE J2527, ASTM G154, Toyota TSMO 501G, Toyota TSMO 501G Exterior, Nissan NES MO135
Follows all quality system and safety protocols, completes safety training and ensures training compliance of the laboratory team; maintains a safe record and contributes to safety goals and keeps work areas clean and organized
Operates, troubleshoots issue and performs minor maintenance on weathering equipment including but not limited to Atlas Ci-35, Ci-65, Ci-4000, Xenotest Beta and Q-Lab Q-Sun Xe-3 Xenon Test Chamber and Fluorescent QUV Weatherometers
Identifies emerging technologies and assists in the development of new weathering methods which support strategic initiatives and new business development
Establishes and maintains strong relationships and effectively communicates with customers, suppliers, sales and research and development team members
Acts as a consultant to recommend methods and equipment necessary to both internal and external customers
Continually assesses our accelerated weathering capabilities and identifies new equipment for evaluation and purchase
Establish relationships / partnerships with outside test labs and equipment vendors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related field
3-5 years of weathering experience in the polymer industry
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced mathematical skills (data and statistical analysis)
Knowledge of standard test methods including but not limited to: AATCC 16E, ASTM G7, Ford FLTM BO 116-01, Honda HES D6601 / JIS B7754, ISO 105 B02, ISO 105 B04, ISO 105 B06, ISO 4892-2, ISO 4892-3, SAE J1885, SAE J1960, SAE J2412, SAE J2527, ASTM G154, Toyota TSMO 501G, Toyota TSMO 501G Exterior, Nissan NES MO135
Exceptional organizational skills to include multi-tasking, planning, and time management
Ability to adjust to ever-changing priorities
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, conflict resolution, and collaborative skills
High-performance driven
Highly motivated
Self-driven
Highly collaborative
Capacity to own projects from inception to completion
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Demonstrates a systems, operations, and continuous improvement mentality
Preferred
Knowledge of automotive, building and construction, and carpet & textile weathering methods
Previous hands-on experience with QUVs and xenon-arc weatherometers
Company
Americhem
Founded in 1941, Americhem is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds and performance technologies.
501-1000 employees
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